Originally Posted by
Omnipilot
And before someone comments about the fantastic skill level of RJ pilots, I agree that commuter pilots might have good stick-and-rudder skills. I too was most skilled at flying when I was at the commuters years ago. But that does not prepare you in any way for the left seat of a heavy jet. Only sitting in the FO seat of a heavy jet for a few years can offer the needed experience.
You've sparked my curiosity. Can you expand on what specifically about sitting left seat in a heavy jet is so challenging? Not trying to disagree with you. I have heard of a few guys with only regional experience who upgraded at Omni after only a year though.