Pilot Ranks and Progression The TSC Virtual pilot ranking structure is designed to recognize and reward pilot commitment, experience, and hours flown within the virtual airline. Advancement through the ranks unlocks access to the full TSC fleet. I. Rank Structure and Hour Requirements Ranks are achieved automatically upon meeting the minimum required flight hours logged and approved within the TSC Virtual CrewCentre. Rank Title Minimum Flight Hours Rank Insignia Access Status Trainee 0 Hours Restricted Fleet Junior Officer 25 Hours Restricted Fleet Second Officer 75 Hours Restricted Fleet First Officer 150 Hours Full Fleet Access Senior First Officer 300 Hours Full Fleet Access Captain 500 Hours Full Fleet Access Senior Captain 800 Hours Full Fleet Access Chief Captain 1,200 Hours Full Fleet Access Senior Chief Captain 1,800 Hours Full Fleet Access II. Aircraft Access Policy Access to the TSC Virtual fleet is determined by rank to ensure pilots gain experience on simpler aircraft before transitioning to long-haul and heavier operations. Restricted Fleet Access (Trainee, Junior Officer, Second Officer) Pilots starting out, or those who have transferred hours but are capped at the First Officer maximum, will begin with the following core narrow-body aircraft. This ensures proficiency in short-to-medium-haul operations. Airbus A321-200 Airbus A321neo Boeing 737 MAX 8 (Legacy) Full Fleet Access (First Officer and Above) Upon achieving the rank of First Officer (150 hours or the maximum allowed transfer rank), pilots gain access to the entire TSC Virtual fleet, including all long-haul wide-body aircraft. Airbus A330-200 Airbus A330-300 Airbus A321-200 Airbus A321neo Airbus A310-300 (Legacy) Boeing 737 MAX 8 (Legacy) Note on Transfer Hours: Pilots transferring hours will be capped at the First Officer rank, granting immediate access to the entire fleet (Full Fleet Access).