Morning Los - I've had my coffee
Yes I was being a little sarcastic - but purely on reflection of your "speed brake / rabbits dick" analogy which is dripping with sarcasm. Anyway....
A pilot is trained to the required standard to demonstrate, to a TRE (on behalf of the CAA), that he can operate the aircraft under normal and abnormal scenarios i.e. exercise the privilege of his/her A320 rating. They are then Line Trained to the specific Company procedures - excluding F3.
At the end of all this they are still UNCONSOLIDATED - as was I, you and every other pilot at some point in time. I fully accept that there is an increased level of risk (a decision taken WAY above our pay scale) - but then so are there with 6 sector days, 25 minute turn arounds and circling approaches but we train, adapt and develop. On a problem free day, three tonnes used to be "normal" landing fuel where as now it's typically circa two tonnes. Increased risk or adaptation to the realities of the commercial world we operate in? Aviation has changed and without exception now all major operators have low experience in the RHS - and you only improve experience through exposure.
You state that you don't do F3 or OETD because they are too risky - that's you're prerogative. I don't subscribe to the same attitude and will apply them
when appropriate - that's what the company have requested and I see no issue with it. I can understand someone new to the LHS being reticent with F3/OETD which demonstrates good WLM/SA on their part. As they settle into the LHS they'll be more comfortable and have the increased capacity required to incorporate these procedures
when appropriate.
No one is FORCED to do any of these APPROVED procedures but there are some who will sit, arms folded, with a "No, no, no" attitude which I find puzzling for a Professional pilot.
You sign off with....
As Captain I will continue to operate the aircraft as efficiently and as safely as my experience and ability allow, thank you
.....which I can only commend you for