I still laugh when guys say I have been on the jet 1 to 2 yrs !!!, so am ready for a cmd. I think alot of people have forgot what it used to be like to get a jet cmd. 9 to 10 yrs was not uncommon, and I must admit, after flying with, and training alot of these new guys, especially ones straight off light twins/turbo props, I think a min of 3 to 4 yrs as an f/o would be a safer option. Than again, I suppose flying around Aust is very straight forward, and we are just very lucky we dont get any real weather issues here.