Attrian got the job because of his pedigree.

The company will always hire guys who have history in ALPA. This is because they believe that in order to manage expectations this is easier done us USING those who have built relationships founded upon honor and integrity. That is usually found in those that have served in ALPA.

Management would like to take advantage of those relationships, and connections in order to manipualte outcomes and drive results in their favor.

look for management to offer other jobs to former ALPA reps in various capacaties, both now and in the future.