Okay.... try this on for size. I work in a part 91/135 operation. MOST of our flying is part 91 though some is 135. Our GOM requires the designated PIC to fly from the left seat whenever passengers are on board. However, recently as PIC's we have been encouraged to let type rated ( no ATP ) FO's fly empty legs from the left seat so they can log "PIC" time towards their ATP. What does the corporate brain trust think of that!!