Originally Posted by
rickair7777
Very true. But the big (really big) difference in airline aviation is the seniority system...if you wind up in a bad situation, you can't just make a lateral move and keep your position, income, and schedule...you start over at the bottom slinging gear for someone who may be half your age.
I would never argue that the seniority system is both the saving grace and the biggest detriment to the airline pilot. It would seem to be one of the major factors in LUCK determining a person's eventual career outcome over many other weighted factors - and that is well.......life if you chose to play the game.