4Spooled
I believe things have changed now. I heard the pilot you referred to was given a command endorsement on the metro and can therefore log ICUS flying hours when he is the flying pilot. I believe the arrangement now for him and other FO's to get a command is they need a total of 250 hours command made up of 150 ICUS and 100 hours PIC to become a captain. The key is candidates are now given a command rating on the aircraft and this has changed everything. The skies the limit for this young bloke!!!!
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