Command Training

[rookie#1]

Hi,

I'm doing a little research into how different airlines approach command training, specifically what if any systems/courses/resources are in place to prepare a co-pilot for command training.

So far, most seem to have little in the way of continual development towards command from day one as a co-pilot, preferring instead to wait until a co-pilot has a command planned in the near future and then provide a ground-school course and perhaps some line training sectors. Therefore I would be especially interested to hear of any airlines that have any programs for command development for co-pilots irrespective of an imminent command.

Thanks for any thoughts..