I've never said ''my experience is needed".........not once, didn't even imply it.
However as a relatively youngish chap I've still got many years ahead of me. All I'm trying to do is point out that not all of us walked into the left seat, we mostly had to walk the yards first.
It took me quite a few years and nearly 40 years old to achieve command and you ain't getting rid of me yet!!
Exactly how many of our experienced FO's had Jet commands before CX? Not too many I'd venture. I know a few SO's and FO's in Qantas that had Jet Commands before QF, would you like to switch places with them now???