I think what is sparking a lot of reaction on this thread is that many of you experienced captains seem to forget that you were once a "250/500/1000 wonder".
We all have to learn and build our experience, and if an airline is willing to place a 200hr pilot in the rhs then don't blame the FO!
I don't doubt there are some cocky smart-ar$ed 200hr f/o's out there, but the majority of us are perfectly aware that for the first 1000hrs or so we are learning and flying, as opposed to flying and learning! However, we will only ever be as good as the experienced guy next to us helps us to be. From some of the attitudes displayed here I fear for the future!
