Full command endorsement is just what every other F/O around the world gets- and Virgin Blue too!
So QF F/Os have the world non-recognised Co Pilots Endorsement!
That's a beauty to search the world looking for a job with. Just ask the Ansett F/Os how well recognised that is in aviation with all but the career airlines.
So technically, a Virgin Blue F/O, is more highly trained than the average QF F/O with his 50s era Co-Pilot's endorsement.
Better get TJ onto that. If it involves ego he will do something about it. Watch this space.
Be a classy add for
VB to run in the national newspapers. "EVEN OUR CO-PILOTS ARE TRAINED TO CAPTAIN STANDARDS, UNLIKE OUR COMPETITOR".