PJ2
You havent misunderstood me at all.
Yes it is probable that I am naive in envisioning a structure for FD crew development. It is sad to hear that but I perfectly understand the reasons why it isnt so. For airlines not to invest in long term development of crew may be infleunced by short term financial priorities but it obstructs the longer term benefits of having FD crew who are very capable.
To use a phrase I dont particularly like, its my "blue sky thinking"