P2 Handling
I noticed on a recent A350 video (LH) the copilot was the handling pilot on the flight. He was only given control of the aircraft when lined up on the runway. The aircraft appeared to have steering at the P2 station. On takeoff the copilot did not have his hands on the thrust levers, Captain handled the thrust at all times. Presumably if a malfunction occurs before V1, with the Co-Pilot handling, he calls Stop but the NHP closes the thrust levers? Seems an odd way to operate.
In my UK airline (B744) when the copilot is operating the sector, after engine start, we had complete role reversal. Copilot taxying. Handles thrust levers on take off and calls stop if necessary, loss off control, blocked runway etc. etc.. Captain of course can countermand at any time.
Are copilots in some airlines not experienced, or fully trained, in all aspects of the operation?