Originally Posted by
Lvlng4Spd
I don't think that is the case. Someone with the time to upgrade is completing FO initial and SOE. If their seniority and previous time qualifies them for a CA position in that timeframe, then they are awarded as such and begin CA training thereafter. The training syllabus for upgrades is a repeat of initial minus the indoc. However I don't believe it is allowed to "double up" the courses just because someone has the time.
FOs completing the entire training footprint and going to CA upgrade class shortly after is the next best thing to a street captain position. In a way, it's a better option giving the new captains extra quality training.