Meanwhile, I fly with long serving/capable passenger SF/O's who after 9+ years are looking at a very long status quo before command courses recommence. Nobody can justify a single extension (pax/freighter) in the current climate.
Not quite true Jonathan as some of the Command upgrades in the last year were SO's that joined in 2000. If they are 9+ year "veterans" not many will have had 9+ years as an SFO. Plus how many of the "veterans" played the game or did not bother about getting an ATPL because it would mess up their lifestyle, but still want a command NOW!
I see you have now joined the ranks of the ranting "sack the fatcats now they are useless and overpaid". Are we feeling a little vulnerable Jonathan?
As for you Baron Captain maturity does not seem to be your strong area.