Originally Posted by
Check Airman
That's SOP at most US carriers. Only the CA will taxi. No clue why.
Some airlines are different as they want the F/O to have taxi experience in case the captain become incapacitated......which is an even less desirable time to have a taxiway excursion due to lack of training/experience. I taxied the 747/777 on my first day operating it. It is an enjoyable experience.