Originally Posted by
EatMyPropwash
I haven't had honest time to read the whole CBA contract, but... does it mention about an order to captain upgrade, or is it just on an as needed basis depending on who bids for it?
Section 17-B-1-Upgrade Training: A pilot will be assigned to upgrade training (except for annual requirements, etc) in order of seniority, staffing permitted.
...but when has this company ever followed the CBA.
I believe that was part of the reasoning behind not typing guys for the ATP, because they'd just get typed during upgrade. Silver just got lucky with this whole grandfathering of the PIC type requirement. Silver Airways- Save a penny now, spend a dime later...