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Originally Posted by skeebo2
BINGO! So how did these 2 privileged friends of your get the trip?
Those trips are part 91. They are never going to line crews, as they are maintenance ferry flights operated solely within the flight test department. The airplanes are not maintained for ETOPS and as such, cannot operate 121. She operated many flights as part of flight test. I'm sure you could stop back in flight test and discuss it. You may even be able to volunteer for a route check. I saw one leaving on 12/24 last time I stuck my head in that office.
BTW, the FAA doesn't require a dual seat qual. If you have a type rating in an airplane, you are checked out in both seats. Furthermore, all of our FOs now have an unrestricted type rating. Only FedEx requires a dual seat qual.