The airline operates on a nine-month recurrent training cycle, with an official Line-Oriented Flight Training (LOFT) check ride, emphasizing realistic "crew concept" scenarios, occurring every 18 months.
Recurrent training consists of classroom work, oral exams, a pass/fail LOFT simulation with an introduced problem, and separate "Advanced Maneuvers" for practicing emergency procedures.
The airline's "training to proficiency" policy provides additional opportunities for pilots who perform unsatisfactorily, focusing on development rather than immediate failure.
The narrator recounts a challenging but ultimately successful check ride experience, highlighting the value of preparation and the continuous nature of maintaining pilot skills.
John walked into the simulator briefing room with an ivory grin. He was wearing a crisp tropical shirt-not quite the standard dress for your typical check airman. I smiled. A tropical shirt is my favorite attire for a south Florida evening.
“Hmm … my nine-month beating might not go so bad,” I thought.
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