RNav, I think you're the one missing the point. I'm sure if you ask any of our FOs why they're in the program, they're not going to tell you it's for a guaranteed interview. Instead, they'll probably tell you how much seminoles cost per hour at their local FBO, and give you a breakdown on how much money they're saving on multi time.

As far as companies wanting an FO, but not wanting to pay for them, and say that this FO program was AMF's scheme to get FOs without paying for them, you're wrong. In fact, you insult us. We're very competent flying single pilot. If an FO can fly with us without creating a hazard or a nuisance, we'll do it for a little compensation (yes, captains get paid extra for having them on the plane too).