Originally Posted by
Stinger6
I do realize it...and it informs my decisions. I really enjoy the "crack." On the rare occasion that they need me to occupy a seat, I drive in, do part of a preflight, don't de-ice, don't get delayed on the ground, don't get re-routed, don't wonder where the hotel shuttle is...it's pretty cushy.
and doing this for longer will make you somehow more experienced and ready for upgrade?
I have seen the rot caused by years of WB FO. I have witnessed the Type ride failures of 25 year United pilots…..WBFO does not make you ready to be a United Captain