Cruise altitude: Flight Level 330. Mach 0.83. Entering oceanic airspace. Two hundred miles east of the Newfoundland coastline. Destination: London Heathrow Airport. HF Selcal check with Gander Oceanic: complete. Autopilot: engaged.
Jumpseat: It’s Not Just About the Simulator
Key Takeaways:
- Pilot recurrent training is a comprehensive process, integrating quarterly distance learning with multi-day ground school and advanced simulator sessions.
- Ground school emphasizes modern aircraft systems (focusing on switch functionality and checklists), emergency procedures, operational regulations, and critical human factors education, including threat and error management.
- Simulator training is crucial for practicing complex scenarios like engine fires, upset recovery, and handling system failures both with and without automation, thereby maintaining essential flying skills.
- The entire training curriculum is considered a valuable and necessary part of a pilot's job, ensuring proficiency across all aspects of their demanding profession.
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