Originally Posted by
flygirl556
Aside from everything else mentioned in previous posts, I will say that I learned more in my first 200 hours as a Captain than my 4000+ hours as an FO. I also found that flying with furloughed guys as my FOs was very enjoyable. I attribute that to the fact that they know what my job is like because they've been there before so they know how to make my job easier. If the opportunity presents itself, take advantage of it because you'll learn a lot and it'll make you a better FO wherever you ultimately end up. Just my .02.
Agree. For those that instructed, upgrading the first time was like becoming a CFI, the learning curve picks up again. You'll learn MORE in that initial time in the new position than you did getting to that point.
Also agree on the other point. I've been displaced from the CA's seat twice, as well as flown with furloughed guys as well as fellow displaced CA's. Being displaced (both times) made me a better FO than the precvious times.
A former CA (almost all the time) makes a better FO. Granted, I have flown with FO's that were EXTREMELY sharp and ready to upgrade long ago, I'm just sayin'..........