Originally Posted by
Rock
I seem to recall American had a policy of making people professional "third pilots". Just smart enough to sit in the front while droning over the Atlantic. I'd take that option and the pay cut that would come with it. Better than sucking up seat cushions while trying not to bend metal during my monthly landing.
I "think" that UAL had (has?) a "bunkie" position that gets their landings in the sim. They seldom get landings in the jet ...
Mark