Originally Posted by Sink r8

You're correct about one point: you shouldn't use your NFL in lieu of addressing an unsafe guy through proper channels. On the other hand, if you don't like someone's personality, I think you (as an FO) have the right to bypass a higher desirability trip, to avoid him, and I think that's fine.

As previously discussed, the NFL highlights BOTH trouble Captains AND First Officers.

I have no problem with the system as it stands now. I don't agree with Captains being able to avoid FO's, however. Maybe it's because I've never been in that situation at Delta, but I think it's the Captain's job to manage the crew. If the FO is a douche, fix him, or send him back to the shop for a tune-up.

After all, you're advocating for a very pro-active attitude by FO's faced with a problem. Why not the Captain?