The problem is not the lack of experienced F/O's in the company, There are enough at the moment, the problem is the experiences F/O's (those who have the requirements) are frozen for 18 months on the Q400 and the company wont release them to gain command, lots of senior F/O's are being leap frogged.... or told sorry not until after 18 months buddy..... and then they leave command spots vacant rather than abolish the freeze.