Originally Posted by
MasterOfPuppets
I would have no problem with the FOs being trained to properly identify. Make a decision and execute a Reject.
so let’s go further why not let the FO conduct an autoland to CAT3/Land3 mins? Why not let the FO takeoff at 300/500 RVR? Why not let FOs land at special airports when less than 100 hours? Why not let FOs fly into CA only airports?
the answer is above my pay grade whether it’s insurance, FAA requirements or simply money for proper training.
if the company came out tomorrow and said we are going to add a week to training so the FOs can do all of this then I would have no problem with it.
The reason for all of that is that historically the captain had more experience. When I was new, had a green/green pairing where the captain had to do the landing due to winds. We both had less than a 100 hours on type, he was a 787 bunkie for the 2 years prior, and a regional FO before. I just came of 10 years as a NB captain......