NJ hiring Slowing

[o2bflyn]

If someone (say FlightSafety and NetJets) want 25 new sims, don't you think the sim builders are interested in doing business? On top of that, new sims have to be built when new models are introduced and when in-production aircraft fleets grow. FSI-CMH is getting a new Encore+ sim that's slated to be in use by July 2009.

I can't imagine all the work it takes to build one of those things. When you build in the fact that FAA probably needs to bless a couple hundred times along the way....the lead time really adds up.

 

[learflyer]

It takes MONTHS sometimes to certify a single sim. Not all of them are built the same. Some of them have visual problems, some of them have hydraulic/motion problems, etc. Having said that, not all of them have to be perfect. The feds will bless the particular sim "with the understanding these 30 or so items will be fixed in 6 months" or something along those lines. It may not be an airplane, but the feds sure want it to be! I've been through two sim certs so far.

 

[Ultra Grump]

If someone (say FlightSafety and NetJets) want 25 new sims, don't you think the sim builders are interested in doing business? On top of that, new sims have to be built when new models are introduced and when in-production aircraft fleets grow. FSI-CMH is getting a new Encore+ sim that's slated to be in use by July 2009.

That's my point. It's taking them over a year to build and certify that one sim. How much time do you think it's going to take to build 25? It's also not simply a matter of moving sims from other FSIs, because there is not enough sim time available as it is, hence the need for our own facility.

 

[Ultra Grump]

Must be rough being omnipotent. Sad.

Actually, I'm not omnipotent, merely omniscient. It does have its moments, but overall it's not too bad.

 

[captain dad]

You must have a hard time finding hats for that huge head of yours.

I am so happy that I am not you.

 

[gutshotdraw]

New aircraft simulators take much longer to construct and certify than copies of existing simulators. Since most of the sims at the new CMH center will be duplicates of existing sims, the bulk of the programming on the flight control fidelity and visual presentations is already complete. Many of the newer simulators are also electrically actuated, not hydraulic. Better fidelity and much lower maintenance. I don't think they'll have too much trouble getting the majority of the simulators built, installed, and certified in a timely fashion.

 

[Guitar Guy]

That's my point. It's taking them over a year to build and certify that one sim. How much time do you think it's going to take to build 25? It's also not simply a matter of moving sims from other FSIs, because there is not enough sim time available as it is, hence the need for our own facility.

Yep, they aren't going to move sims, they are going to build new ones. It wouldn't make sense to move them. As for the amount of time it will take to do that, money and experience can shorten those times, especially if they are building copies of the new crop of electric sims.

 

[fischman]

I sure hope they replace that XL sim. That thing is dangerous.

 

[Ultra Grump]

I am so happy that I am not you.

Me too. I don't think there's a shed big enough for the size of tool you are.

 

[netjetwife]

Hi, guys! It sounds like progress is marching on. Between IBB, starting NJASAP, and voting for independence there's been a lot to keep up with and time flew by. This fall you'll have elections for the new leadership and then the busy season will be here. That's not even counting family activities so I think that waiting for the first new sim will go quickly, too.