Narrative:

The following [report] is in regards to the new checklist procedures. I know I have been inadequately trained on these procedures; therefore I am operating using old procedures and not in compliance with [company] policy. I have completed my distance learning; watched the video; have read through the multiple documents; however; I am still at a loss on how to complete [the new checklist procedure]. I am dumbfounded between the training of crosswind landings and [the new checklist procedure] implementation. [The company] had a conservative; company-imposed crosswind limitation until all the pilots were trained on crosswind landings and then took the limitation away once all pilots went through the simulator. However; [the company] did not do that with [the new checklist procedure]. With a checklist change this significant; that [the company] just dropped in the pilots' laps and said; do [the new checklist procedure] with just distance learning; videos; and documents. I am also puzzled since the [the new checklist procedures] rely on memory to complete tasks. However; [the company] got rid of memory items. The reason given was that [the company] wanted pilots to use a checklist to prevent any confusion. I was told that relying on memory can cause more harm/wrong actions to be accomplished. Nonetheless; [the new checklist procedure] I sense that I must rely on memory to accomplish checklists. If my thinking is wrong; it is; again; due to inadequate training. I will use the old checklist style until I am adequately trained in the simulator. First; and most importantly; [the company] should recognize negative transfer effects. Fleets are different and were designed differently with respect to how the pilot/user safely operates the aircraft. Therefore; [the company] should keep the fleets separate with procedures. By keeping the fleets separate; there is also less chance of negative transfer should a pilot swap from one fleet to another.next; as mentioned above concerning crosswind landings. [The company] should have trained all pilots in the simulator before enacting [the new checklist procedure].

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Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: B737-800 First Officer reported concern with the new company checklist and policy changes related to crosswind training.

Narrative: The following [report] is in regards to the new checklist procedures. I know I have been inadequately trained on these procedures; therefore I am operating using old procedures and not in compliance with [company] policy. I have completed my distance learning; watched the video; have read through the multiple documents; however; I am still at a loss on how to complete [the new checklist procedure]. I am dumbfounded between the training of crosswind landings and [the new checklist procedure] implementation. [The company] had a conservative; company-imposed crosswind limitation until all the pilots were trained on crosswind landings and then took the limitation away once all pilots went through the simulator. However; [the company] did not do that with [the new checklist procedure]. With a checklist change this significant; that [the company] just dropped in the pilots' laps and said; Do [the new checklist procedure] with just distance learning; videos; and documents. I am also puzzled since the [the new checklist procedures] rely on memory to complete tasks. However; [the company] got rid of memory items. The reason given was that [the company] wanted pilots to use a checklist to prevent any confusion. I was told that relying on memory can cause more harm/wrong actions to be accomplished. Nonetheless; [the new checklist procedure] I sense that I must rely on memory to accomplish checklists. If my thinking is wrong; it is; again; due to inadequate training. I will use the old checklist style until I am adequately trained in the simulator. First; and most importantly; [the company] should recognize negative transfer effects. Fleets are different and were designed differently with respect to how the pilot/user safely operates the aircraft. Therefore; [the company] should keep the fleets separate with procedures. By keeping the fleets separate; there is also less chance of negative transfer should a pilot swap from one fleet to another.Next; as mentioned above concerning crosswind landings. [The company] should have trained all pilots in the simulator before enacting [the new checklist procedure].

Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.