I think it is as soon as you are able to hold it you are the Captain. or at least that is what they keep telling me. These current captains are getting burnt out bad and need relief. I was just wondering if they are paying you as FO's till you pass your check ride or paying as CA from start? I must also add I hope all you captains make it just hang in there and you will finish ( I want more captains below me so I get a better schedule).