Above post is correct, you may go four years without ever achieving ‘leader’ status, ie the pilot in overall command of a long haul international flight. At C Capt you will be the sole captain for domestic flying only but second captain on internationals. There are a few foreigners flying leader Capt on cargo Europe only, a number of Korean Capt doing cargo only USA and a hallowed few on the pax fleet (777). You will also need to learn off the 8 do and 1 don’t. Do instrument approach when you should etc. And you will be reported by your colleagues for a single bottle of wine in your luggage despite this being legal carry.