This was a fantastic thread - very illuminating!
This may have been already answered, but let's say someone accepts the SO position on the 744 fleet, after 4 years of a hard slog, what is the typical aircraft fleet upon graduating to the FO level for current SOs? A330/340? 777? Any fleet trends lately for SOs making the move to FO? What would be most likely for the next fleet and how is that determined (are SOs asked for a preference or does that not matter)?
Also, do the 744 SOs fly the cargo flights as well (mix of passenger and cargo flights)? Would that include a mix of 744F and 748F flights?
Cheers