command rating
ABTZ,
Your not getting it. Its not a "Captain" rating as such.... with Capt time on type etc etc. Of course you wouldnt downgrade to FO..or at least most people wouldnt unless your gaing ALOT in lifestyle. Its just called a "command" rating in that its not a "second in command" rating, like some countries give. They just want to make sure you have the blanket rating. In alot of countries, you just get a rating...and its the same for FO's and Capt's. Its the company that upgrades you and it has nothing to do with your rating. However some countries actually differenciate between FO and Capt ratings. The japanese just dont want an "FO rating". Its mandated by the JCAB. It doent mean you were a capt when you applied. Get it??