Boeing 737 Transition: Week 2, 3 and 4

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A few weeks ago I gave my initial insights into the 737 type rating process (after migrating from our 777 fleet). I intended to post quite regularly on the specifics of training, but the nature of the course content was quite intense leaving me with little option other than neglect everything outside the little 737 [...]

Boeing 737 Transition: Week 1

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Owned by Virgin Australia and managed by Boeing Flight Training, the simulator centre at Brisbane Airport (near the old International terminal) houses a number of Boeing 737, Embraer and Airbus A320 simulators. The facility serves a number of airlines in Australia and other private and military operations. There’s really not a lot to share this [...]

Migrating to the Boeing 737

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Joining my current airline was a challenging decision. I was leaving one the highest paid jobs in corporate aviation that provided lifestyle options I’ll probably never see again — as long as I’m working for somebody else, that is. If my previous job was based in Sydney it’s unlikely I would have ever left. However, [...]