I've never had any problem with a highly experienced FO Mr
Pete. It starts in the crew room - I indicate how appreciative
I am that I have a real pilot to fly with for a change...iso of a
200hr wonderkid (a true sentiment!) and we are both gonna
have a highly enjoyable day today.
Basically I ensure that
he understands I anyway regard our power-distance as zero.
During the onboard predeparture briefing I emphasise, since
he was a captain himself, how much I'd value his input in any
emerg event, and in any case we look after each other's butt
and watch each other's six. This puts anyone at ease and I've
never experienced any point-scoring or one-upmanship as a
result.