G,
I participated in the right seat program about 15yrs ago, cant speak to what they do currently but I worked in the right seat as well as taking care of classroom duties for little over a year. Granted this was before the need of a SIC Type, but I was immediatly given a 135 SIC signoff and then after a year was given a full ATP Type in the aircraft I was involved with. I imagine after getting "burned" by a couple guys getting the training and leaving right after they have tightened up a bit. It is a excellent way to network and learn systems as a low time guy. Best of luck-