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SOE Type??
I do not meet the flight time minimums for a type rating (NOT the ATP minimums though). I'm agonizingly short on the 500 hours of multi-turbine time. This shortfall precludes me from obtaining an unrestricted type rating.
HPA has a separate program called Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) for persons like myself. HPA's literature states for the SOE program:
"Upon successful completion of this course, the applicant will be awarded a Boeing 737 type rating with a restriction as follows: 'This certificate is subject to PIC limitations for the additional rating. 25 hours SOE is required in the aircraft added.' Restriction removal will require 25 hours of Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) as PIC on the Boeing 737."
I have been told over the phone that the restriction disappears once I get the 500 hours multi-turbine. I'm not sure I believe that, although it's not a matter of trusting the HPA folks who have been quite helpful.
I am wary of spending a lot of time and money on a "psuedo" type rating.
Can anyone speak to the validity of this program? Is the training the same? How will future employers interpret this restriction (I of course realize I will not be applying for any 737 PIC positions soon)? Will my type always have an asterisk by it?
I would appreciate any advice. Thanks in advance.
I do not meet the flight time minimums for a type rating (NOT the ATP minimums though). I'm agonizingly short on the 500 hours of multi-turbine time. This shortfall precludes me from obtaining an unrestricted type rating.
HPA has a separate program called Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) for persons like myself. HPA's literature states for the SOE program:
"Upon successful completion of this course, the applicant will be awarded a Boeing 737 type rating with a restriction as follows: 'This certificate is subject to PIC limitations for the additional rating. 25 hours SOE is required in the aircraft added.' Restriction removal will require 25 hours of Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) as PIC on the Boeing 737."
I have been told over the phone that the restriction disappears once I get the 500 hours multi-turbine. I'm not sure I believe that, although it's not a matter of trusting the HPA folks who have been quite helpful.
I am wary of spending a lot of time and money on a "psuedo" type rating.
Can anyone speak to the validity of this program? Is the training the same? How will future employers interpret this restriction (I of course realize I will not be applying for any 737 PIC positions soon)? Will my type always have an asterisk by it?
I would appreciate any advice. Thanks in advance.
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