Interesting argument me thinks.
Consensus seems to be we don't trust F/Os.
This in itself is not unreasonable considering the clowns we are lumbered with on occasions (note this is qualified).
Consider the upgrade process and I intentionally avoid using the word training. This company's requirement for captains is the reason for the huge disparity for the pass rate of upgrades when compared to Cathay for example.
Do you Emirates captains really feel comfortable when you walk down the corridor towards briefing and are greeted by some clown you flew with 6 months previously and were appalled with and now they have 4 bars?
Its almost tragic and what's worse some of these guys have even got stars on their shoulders.
What a f#$king joke.