Originally Posted by
excrab
Looking at the experience levels I wonder if these were two Captains flying together perhaps, although not mentioned in the report. Seems strange that a pilot with that experience and time in the company would still be an f/o, when you consider that 3000 to 4000 hrs is a typical experience for 737 Captains at some low cost carriers.
In my airline you get two shots at command and then you’re out of the process. Having many hours doesn’t automatically mean you are suitable to be a captain. If anything, having such high hours as an FO often tells a story in itself.