Upgrade at EJA
I haven't met any SIC's at EJA that have deferred upgrade at EJA simply because they were on Probation.
Besides, if you screw up the checkride you get more training.
The ones I've met simply aren't comfortable with the responsibility of PIC at EJA. Paperwork and Company Ops hopefully, are reviewed during IOE.
The junior FO's that I've met out on the road are upgrading because of the upcoming contract. They know that if they wait to see what the contract brings, (Majority of Pilots at EJA are expecting a HUGE pay increase) they will see upgrades slow as senior SIC's fill all of the bids.
Basically don't upgrade unless you know you can handle the job. Just my two cents worth, just my opinion.
I haven't met any SIC's at EJA that have deferred upgrade at EJA simply because they were on Probation.
Besides, if you screw up the checkride you get more training.
The ones I've met simply aren't comfortable with the responsibility of PIC at EJA. Paperwork and Company Ops hopefully, are reviewed during IOE.
The junior FO's that I've met out on the road are upgrading because of the upcoming contract. They know that if they wait to see what the contract brings, (Majority of Pilots at EJA are expecting a HUGE pay increase) they will see upgrades slow as senior SIC's fill all of the bids.
Basically don't upgrade unless you know you can handle the job. Just my two cents worth, just my opinion.