F/Os Nearing Capt Upgrade Used as Temporary Captains ????

[elvis]

Just wondering if WestJet had ever considered using "senior" F/Os as temporary Captains for periods when unforseen scheduling problems arise. I would give crew planning more options at various "ports " if problems occur???

[CCR]

At one time there was a Lance Captain program that died before I arrived in 2003. Not sure how it was used. I don't believe there has been any issue getting a replacement Captain to come in if required. However, I have been used as a First Officer before and I know that other Right Seat qualified Captains have as well.

[WJ700]

I think Air Nova had something called 'comfort time'? They would use senior FO's in the left seat prior to their official upgrade. I remember reading the first WestJet pilot agreement.... and thinking... 'what is a lance captain'.

[CCR]

It they had a program at QK like that it was before my time (1999).

[Big Pistons Forever]

Alaska had, has ? a program where senior FO's were upgraded to Capt for the busy summer months and then went back to being FO's for the reduced winter schedule

[Manicoti]

It they had a program at QK like that it was before my time (1999).

Hey C!

How's the family?

I do remember someone talking about "comfort time" back in the days at Air Nova....I think it was before our time...

Take care and come and see me next time your around the office, we'll go for lunch

[CCR]

Hey M!!

I'm free next Wednesday...Lunch?