Originally Posted by
sparrowhawk
Just for the sake of argument... Let's say in the future compass wanted to ensure pilot feed and as a result merged with another group. Would the guys hired at compass prior to this be protected and keep their seniority? Or would a new list be created with respect to overall date of hire?
Just some perspective:
The last merger between regionals (XJT and ASA) hasnt even combined the lists yet. So theres always that.
But even at Pinnacle/Colgan/Mesaba, the Colgan Saabs were "Fenced" off from Pinnacle and later Mesaba(once they lost all their saabs) pilots from upgrading into. So, no equipment is too small or insignificant for a fence.
I would also say that nothing in the M&A world happens very quickly. The career progression at Compass IS moving very quickly. Even if Compass was sold or merged, it is most unlikely that anything will change for at least a year - You willl operate as normal and upgrade on schedule way before a combined seniority list or even combined certificate is made.