No Aircraft
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural FAR; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
General None Reported / Taken
Company Policy; Staffing
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.
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.