And considering the considerable learning curve, it will be ever thus. Add in the fact that mobility pilots can’t be sent over to become tacair pilots, your idea won’t solve the problem by freeing up mobility crew dogs.

I’ve done everything from bank checks at night, tactical air, mobility air, airline, corporate. Airline was the simplest and most organized for success. As it should be, but the experience doesn’t transfer to more, shall we say, demanding or disorganized ops. There’s also the whole “Officer” thing going on, which isn’t remotely like being a captain.

GF