I'm seeing a lot of whinging on this thread full stop.
Yeh, by captains.
Anyway, FAM currently states:
In order be eligible for an award of a successful bid for initial command training on Company aircraft, a pilot must meet the following requirements:
Meet all regulatory requirements including holding an Australian ATPL,
Accrued a minimum of 2000 hours total aeronautical experience, and;
Accrued 700 hours as a First Officer on Company aircraft and;
Have a minimum of 1 year service with the Company since initial employment.
Dot-points 2,3,4 were added in the last amendment. It will be interesting to see the new figures.
NowThatsFunny.