Well this thread has been a bit of an eye opener.
I don't class myself as the most experienced skipper out there, but with some of you I would question your airline hiring policies/HR and training department if they are managing to hire characters to the RHS that don't fit the company culture (and yes I'm aware that there are substantial variations in the role of FO even within UK companies never mind the rump EU). When I am on long haul duty I don't allow the mostly experienced FO's to act as 'co-captain' on their sector. I bleedin well expect it!! These are supposed to be, and invariably are, my easy day out. I've found most of our cadets to be top notch and very keen. Selfies, Instagram, Facetwit and that rot? Prepare for a lot of ribbing and mickey taking from yours truly in the cruise and downroute
