Falling Leaf, fluffy is actually on the money. FO remaining on the list are the cadets which none have the requirements for a command and VA can't even organise the ATR to conduct an RNAV SID so I highly think organising any kind of ICUS program would be far to hard for VA.
A direct entry FO on the ATR could get a command sooner rather than later, however with attrition so high on the ATR from what I have been told more FO have positions with other carriers or have interviews next month Not sure the ATR will survive 2017!