During this stage, the trainee operates real commercial flights together with an Instructor Pilot (IP) or Check Pilot (CP). The required number of flight legs may vary depending on the airline’s policy, but the essence of IOE is always the same: bridging the gap between simulator training and real-world operations, serving as the final safeguard before independent line flying.
And let’s be honest—many pilots do get failed during IOE.
We’d love to hear from you:
What’s the most memorable challenge you’ve faced in a type transition or upgrade?
If you could choose your next aircraft type, which one would you go for?
In your view, what’s the toughest part of IOE?