Originally Posted by
hockeypilot44
I'm talking a 12 year FO vs a new hire FO in the exact same seat.
12 yr FO will almost always be more competent than a new hire FO. I think a better comparison would be 12 yr to 5 yr FO. It’s almost as if we start as an apprentice, become a journeyman and eventually a master of our trade. It reminds me of (insert skilled trade here) union.