Millerscourt
It was only meant as a little joke,Hardly a serious attack on poor dicksy.As for your question,Unless you have had a considerable amount of experience in Left seat ie 3000 hrs AND 10,000 hrs total,then you will HAVE to join as an F/O.You can,however,be fast tracked if you have 2000hrs/8000 total.You will also need to have completed 1000 hrs on Emirates type.This is the big stumbling block for many guys now as the Company will not allow Type change & Upgrade at same time.......rediculous I know.There are many guys here who have held previous commands ( 4 years in my case) who have gone back to right seat. Actually,a good refresher to iron out possible faults developed sitting in the left!
Hope that answers your question
Rgds
BYMONEK
