Originally Posted by
gzsg
Sure they can.
Management does not.want new hires flying 717 captain.
Many pilots choose to stay as first officers and be senior. Taking that away from them is unacceptable.
Do you really think "new hires" are going to be able to hold 717A? When you force someone into the left seat, two-years later they will bid back to a widebody B, thus generating enormous training churn.