Pilot Pete, I used to work for the same outfit as you and I had to sit patiently waiting for the command board to meet. I fulfilled all the requirements but one month someone was away, next month they discussed changing the upgrade process, the following month we where short of trainers... in the mean time direct entry captains poured into the left seat on the basis of a 30 minute sim ride. The months passed and suddenly retirement age was put up to 65, a couple of 767 where sold, whoops I missed the boat. Command was suddenly many years away. I have to say it was a very special interpretation on seniority that just did not work for me.