Interesting to note someone made reference to speed below 10000ft. This is perfectly acceptable if given the go ahead from ATC. The procedure being flown at 280 kts, is however, totally unacceptable. What was this guy thinking, or maybe not as the case may be. Lacking in situational awareness for sure. Sympathise with the F/O but it does highlight how important your role is on the flightdeck. Here is another question, leading on from a response above, how many of F/O's would take control !!. Rgds.