got me thinking too. The rush to fill positions especially by 'locals' could leave a large experience gap. Even larger when you consider expedited commands!! 3000 hour pilot commanding an Airbus with a 300 hour F/O. Commander gained position because his fathers mates with the Chief Pilot, not because he was a legend pilot? This sorta promoting 'within' happens all too often in some places. Luckily for the travelling public and narrow minded authorities, aeroplanes are becoming more and more safer these daze.
When will this nonsense stop??