Not at all.. at least, not in my book.
Are there guys & gals who might have come from another airline where they flew a 73/Guppy or the bus and actually know that plane well enough to be in the Left seat.. maybe.
To me, being in the Left seat isn’t just about the plane.. it’s also about the system. It’s also about “managing” instead of just doing.

Could I have jumped into Left seat of my jet after I was here a year? Eh,, maybe.
Did I really know the plane- nope. Yes, I was newly minted on her with a type. But I was learning!
Had I been in the Left seat at my RJ for years and knew how to manage.. sure.
Did I know and understand everything regarding “The Continental Way”- nope.

We are all allowed our opinions. This one is mine!
Our MEC Chair basically just spelled it out- our company continues to degrade the Pilot Profession.
Guess I’m just asking my fellow pilots to do some soul searching.
After one year here.. not even 4 seasons of line flying-
Should I upgrade, should I teach? Why aren’t more senior pilots not taking the job.. what am I missing.

Motch