Originally Posted by Qotsaautopilot

This isn't about seniority in DOT, it's about utilizing reserves more and limiting payroll costs.

As far as seniority goes I believe in t because there has to be a system, but it really is all about timing. Seniority can vary greatly within a very short period of time and can affect a pilots career immensely.

Let's say the difference between being 10% in your seat in your base and being 70% is a two year difference in date of hire. Let's say the list stagnates or even that particular base for the next 15-20 years. 10% pilots gets the better line based on his seniority, and improves his line in IOT based on his better seniority. DOT is the only chance 70% pilot has much of a shot at improving his QOL over the next 15-20years and it's still an equal shot for 10% pilot.

So you guys want a pure 100% seniority based system. Should we really be treating out fellow pilots this way just because of something as simple as not getting a call for an interview until 2 years after 10% pilot. Should 70% pilot be forced to suffer even more for 20 years just because of his pure luck in timing?