Not having the complete picture and the wha happened I think a lot of folks might be shooting in the dark.
I WILL say there is a big difference in being trained and being proficient. Cramming as many events as you can into an RT/HS might get you exposure but not necessarily proficiency. Training should be tailored with this in mind. Some scenarios are great; the overly 'busy' ones lack the time to get good and practice.
Even experienced Long haul pilots with most of the flight on Otto will always struggle to remain proficient. A rostered mix of regional and long haul flying can help those at the controls, but this option obviously isn't available to S/Os. This would be exacerbated greatly when someone in the seat didn't have the experience base to begin with.
Last edited by Shep69; 24th Oct 2014 at 19:39.