When he was awarded ANC MD-11 FO, he earned a spot on that list. A subsequent bid might have seen a large number of DC-10 Captains decide to bid ANC MD-11 FO, and they might have all been senior to him. Had these same DC-10 Captains bid the ANC MD-11 FO seat on the first bid, our pilot in question would not have been senior enough to hold it. But they didn't so he did. Now they want it. He was awarded it on the first bid, but he hasn't trained yet. Should he lose the slot because more senior pilots want it on the subsequent bid?

No. The slot is his, and he should be trained. That's how the system works. No abrogation of seniority.




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