Originally Posted by
hotnhigh
Interesting to review the time lines to command. The current time to command for the most junior on the fleets:
A380: 31 years SYD
B787: 27.6 years PER
A330: 25.6 years PER
B737: 8 years SYD
A321: 6 years SYD
Things are looking up.
Great news that commands can now be held after 6/8 years and will only come down with expansion and retirements.
I’m sure there will be some of the old guard who think to be a mighty and prestigious Qantas Captain then 20+ plus years of experience engaging the autopilot at 200ft is needed but they would be turning in there early grave to know easyJet having been flying A320s successfully with 19 year old FOs and 22 year old captains for a long time. Likewise Middle Eastern carriers having a large amount of mid 30 year old captains!
Bring on the refresh