In the old days, FAA did not even endorse "co-pilot" ratings on the licence/certificate.
Training is no longer different, but I understand they now print an ICAO compliant co-pilot rating.
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In the old days, FAA did not require "all maneuvers" to be performed by co-pilots.
In the 727, a F/O was not required to train for 2-ENG OUT approaches, or FLAPS UP landings.
In the 707/747, same thing, no 2 ENG OUT in training.
Co-pilot proficiency standards were slightly more lenient.
Then, on a later recurrent, if F/Os had an ATPL, they got the full type rating training, in the LH seat.
Remember, quite a few US pilots had CPL, not a ATPL at time of hire.
Many started airline flying as P3/Flight Engineer. Was my case in the 727.
On my first P3 initial training, I was requited to land the 727 all engines, VMC.
And all pilots had to demonstrate ability to operate the F/E panel.
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Just curious how proficient you, fATPL 250 hrs gentlemen are proficient to pass a 737/320 captain rating.
I do not belittle you... but with 250 hrs total, must not be that easy.
Congratulations to those of you who do.
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Happy contrails, and happy 2009 to all.