Originally Posted by
Al Czervik
1) Is it possible to bid between certificates on the same AC? I know there is an equipment lock. I understand the AA flying will be out of ORD. 2)What is the best way to go about getting this? 3)Will FO spots be filled only by newhires like DEN? I have read the other threads. I have read the other threads about QOL. I am educated to the ramifications of this decision.
Thanks
Back to the OP's question.
I left RAH 5 years ago, but they are still working under the same contract.
You can only bid to change certificates or equipment if it is an increase in pay.
Since all A/C pay the same as an FO, that effectively locks FOs into whatever equipment you are hired into.
You CAN bid across certificates or into another A/C for upgrade (FO to CA is increase in pay).
I left in Dec of '07. At that time, CAs could bid from 145 to 170 across certificates, but they could not bid from 170 RAH to 170 (Shuttle).