The company might be able to successfully argue that they can pay a bonus to new hire pilots because while on probation, they aren't "truly" represented by ALPA.

However this bonus is paid over two years (one year into ALPA representation). Is there a system board grievance filed because AE is changing pay (additional bonus pay) and work conditions (employment contract outside the cba) for a select group of pilots without addressing pay and work rule improvements for the rest of the pilots?

How are these pilots received by line crews, how many do you suppose will make it off of probation?