"Automatic".. no (just my opinion)
But reality- Anyone hired off the street needs to understand that there are about 1000 pilots/names/number waiting in the wings (potentially), that could be ahead of you, for up to 10 years!
Now, not all of those 1000 guys/gals will be coming back, and on top of that, with retirements and growth.. depending on when you get hired off the street, you will probably be ok.
But you should and need to be aware of this "fact"
Motch