Artic Circle: Thanks. In the early '70s, as a result of the Oil Price shocks of 73(?) the forerunner of BA ( BOAC& BEA ) had a large surplus of cadet pilots that were redeployed in other non flying roles within the company. In some cases this was for more than 5 years which did, then raise the issue of their theory exam passes being declared void.
I guess with EASA all these old issues are now history?
So, to clarify, am I correct in thinking that your company's F/Os who do not have the P1 hours from outside, qualify for their hours requirement by logging P1CUS on their command course?
As an aside, I believe that current RAF newly qualified multi/transport pilots do not have the relevant P1 hours for ATPL issue even after a co-pilot tour.