Originally Posted by
pinseeker
I agree. If age 65 passes, then the company can put s/o's back in the left seat but will only do so to fill vacancies. As new bids post, those in the back could bid to the front again to fill vacancies. Passover would be paid only to those who could have held the front on the bid but the company chose not to train them because of time until they reach 65 (ie., a 64 year old could have held it but they trained a junior 60 year old to get the most bang for their buck instead). The company will only do what they have to by law or labor agreement and not a penny more. The question is, how many vacancies will there be when the rule changes and those 58 and 59 year olds decide to stay. I think the only way that those in the back that are over 60 will see the front again or get paid for it is through growth. Thoughts?
I'm not sure I agree that a bid is required. In the past if a pilot was forced to the back seat because of a medical condition and that condition was resolved he could move up without a bid. If a pilot returns from a LOA there does not have to be a bid. If a Flex or LCA returns to line he/she can go any place without a bid. It will be interesting to see how it is handled by both the Company and ALPA.