Command time?
Well, quite true the reality check provided by R8TED....
Almost 40 F/Os upgraded to CPT in 2004 here in GF. All of them locals, that`s a fact. BUT - If you go through the seniority list, you won`t find any expat F/O in the position of being upgraded for the next year or 2 maybe.
My impression is that all expats ran away to greener pastures while the locals stay and get their chances.
Seems like in a 2 years time - provided things keep this pace - we`d have some senior expats F/Os and then we shall see how the upgrading stuff will be carried on.
Just my 2 cents.