Inciter,
There are a large number of F/Os with over 3 years in the company who are eligible for a command but are stil waiting for their course. They are very capable and are stuck in the RHS through no fault of their own.
Jedy's profile shows a JAR licence and type as 737NG. While I'm sure he is a capable chap, this
could mean that he has no experience of HF, Monsoon, 7000' elevation airports, understand the Chinese ATC etc etc etc.
If that is the case then he very defintely would need the assistance and experience of a
Senior F/O.
Obviously, you and 411A wouldn't