Originally Posted by
squaretail
Actually, I've heard the same as xj200capt and supposedly it was because of the guys that were hired in the last group having a hard time adapting to the SIC role, but... rumor still.
Many of these guys have only ever sat fo for about 6 months and we all get to listen to them pontificate about due paying and bull crap. Best captains/pilots from a good crm standpoint are ones that have had their experience in the right seat as a "gear slinger" as I was referred to by the #3 guy on the list.