Since we're all having fun with this.....
I really am just curious if anybody else has run the numbers like I have. I agree with the above opinions about worrying about it. It's in the hands of someone else now. But, for the hell of it, I ran some numbers and I'll place my bet.
My seniority at CAL is about 38%. I'm a 2005 hire. Today's numbers, that would hold 737 Captain or any FO positions at any base.
I compared that to the Seniority list of UAL from the website minus the guys on furlough. At 38% on that list give or take a few numbers is a junior captain on the bus. There are a few captains below this position and a lot above it. Also in that seniority is a bunch of 777 FO's. It looks like with the same seniority at UAL, I'd be holding the about the same equipment or seat.
I'm not trying to raise the hair on anybodies back. Just placing my bet. I will bet that when the numbers come out, at the combined company, the 2005 hires will be about the same seniority as a mid 1996 to early 1997 hire on the combined list.
Has anybody from any other seniority group run the numbers like that? What could you hold with your percentage at the other company? Do they match up seniority wise with the same equipment? What year groups match up in your mind?
Also my bet is that anybody off property due to furlough on either list will be stapled. Not judging the right or wrong of it, again just placing bets.
Cheers guys. Keep it light. Remember, we all have to work together about 3 feet apart. We have very little say in the matter. I hope everybody is a little ****ed at the end and can get over it quickly. I look forward to drinking a few beers with my new fellow pilots.