Air carrier first officer expressed concern about the erosion of skills and knowledge while awaiting...

Narrative:

It has been nearly a month without any initial operating experience flights. I understand there is no requirement which defines the amount of time between completion of simulator training/operating experience; check-ride and starting (or completing oe). However; I am very concerned about my diminishing level of proficiency starting IOE.over the course of the last month (due to the covid-19 crisis) the flight schedule has become so restrictive that the oe schedulers have been unable to execute many plans they have constructed for my flights and those of my classmates. I suspect the significant delays also extend to other classes waiting to complete IOE; as well as transitioning pilots needing to complete oe. Lca (line check airman) availability has likely been further affected by other factors. Beyond completion of oe; I expect the schedule restrictions will delay consolidation as well. Although an FAA extension to the consolidation timeline will put an administrative fix on that particular issue; it does nothing to assist with the retention of skills and knowledge.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: Air carrier First Officer expressed concern about the erosion of skills and knowledge while awaiting OE and consolidation flights. A restrictive flight schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic was cited as contributing.

Narrative: It has been nearly a month without any Initial Operating Experience flights. I understand there is no requirement which defines the amount of time between completion of simulator training/operating experience; check-ride and starting (or completing OE). However; I am very concerned about my diminishing level of proficiency starting IOE.Over the course of the last month (due to the COVID-19 crisis) the flight schedule has become so restrictive that the OE schedulers have been unable to execute many plans they have constructed for my flights and those of my classmates. I suspect the significant delays also extend to other classes waiting to complete IOE; as well as transitioning pilots needing to complete OE. LCA (Line Check Airman) availability has likely been further affected by other factors. Beyond completion of OE; I expect the schedule restrictions will delay consolidation as well. Although an FAA extension to the consolidation timeline will put an administrative fix on that particular issue; it does nothing to assist with the retention of skills and knowledge.

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Attributes
ACN	1739319
Time
Date	202004
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	No Aircraft
Person 1
Function	First Officer
Qualification	Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Events
Anomaly	Deviation - Procedural FAR Deviation - Procedural Published Material / Policy

Air carrier first officer expressed concern about the erosion of skills and knowledge while awaiting oe and consolidation flights. A restrictive flight schedule due to the covid-19 pandemic was cited as contributing.