This is not in anyway directed at L-UAL pilots (we're in this together). In the last year I've seen quite a few junior pilots becoming some sort of MGT type. I call it an end around. I waited my turn to make CA. When I see pilots junior to me cherry picking trips it makes me sick. I guess Freds way of dealing with the staffing problem is make a bunch of pilots MGT so when he says jump they say how high (or you lose your position). I flew with one of these junior ace's and I was sitting in the left seat trying to figure out who was in charge ( I was of course, but it was amusing).

Senority, experience, knowledge, reputation etc. should get these positions. There have been some exceptions to this, but few. I'll get off my rant now.