Imm...man
Sorry, can't spell that without looking back...
You are an exception..in the EU, they are sponsoring pilots right out of in abitio tng into the RHS of a commercial airliner...
Great for the new pilots, however I earned my bones by getting hired (after 10 yrs AF but not a pilot..ATC) with 2240 hrs (remember the old GI Bill?) into the RHS of a BE-99/BE-1900.
I gained a further 2800 hrs in the back seat of a B-727 before moving to the RHS...after my airline went t1ts-up I typed myself in the 727 and 737 and sought work overseas, where I had a wonderful career...
And I repeat, in the twilight of my career, I thouroughly enjoy sitting in the RHS and letting someone else do the driving...
To clairify, at my airline, this situation normally occurs when the rostered F/O calls in sick or is stuck in traffic or whatever...it is not a normal practice...
However I can assure you that when this does happen I am usually senior to the rostered Captain, and HE/SHE are the A/C, not I....
I still feel it is not a safety issue, if the RHS "Captain" has been around the block enough times, and if you don't believe me, ask 411...DI3G
PS...where have you been, 411A?...