Originally Posted by
White Van Driver
I'd say it would be uncommon for a pilot to take a downgrade to do that as you would have to do another command course if I understand correctly.
Most will go SH CA to LH CA or alternatively sit as LH FO for a long time then go LH FO to LH CA.
Ah, ok, fair enough. Thanks for the reply. Do you know what the CA requirements are at the moment for SH? And if the ~5 years wait time is accurate for now?
Thinking out loud, but I plan to try and end up as a LH CA. Based on what I've understood on this forum and how seniority impacts lifestyle, I am thinking SH RHS/LHS (probably 15-20 years) until a move to LH would give me some roster control and maybe a command bid not too far away. Aiming to try and get into the LHS LH for the last 10-15 years or so of the career. If the SH isn't working with the commute, then I would look to move to LH FO asap and just suck it up being junior.