I find it utterly bizarre that a DEC can wonder in EK, with zero knowledge of EK's FOM and ops specs, be given the controls of the big jet and off he goes. While a F/O who has been here for several years, had several PPCs, several line checks, etc. has to be quized on have committed to memory the RVRs for a LVO takeoff. Or what is considered for acclimation, etc. If the trainers or whomever can't determine after 3 years someone is capable of command, what the hell is a FOM interview going to prove? One of the more weirder things in this place.
And remember girls, if the minimum wasn't good enough.....there wouldn't be a minimum. 2s?