I have long been an advocate of complete role reversal, though regrettably in the antipodes it is vigorously opposed by the old guard. But smart ar$$es who hover over the gear and flap levers or engage in urinating contests need to be pulled in to line. Prompting and pre empting is not CRM, though certain F/Os and indeed some Captains believe it to be so.
Constructive input from FOs should be encouraged, but the FO should never forget whose signature is on the release, regardless of relative experience.
The issue of an 8000 hour F/O paired with a 3000 hour Captain was not the original question. The ‘new ‘ Captain could be a DEC with 25000 hours new to the airline. But as it has been raised I would be interested in why the 8000hour person is still a F/O in today’s market, unless in a legacy carrier?
Last edited by Mach E Avelli; 7th Aug 2018 at 00:13.