Originally Posted by
flapshalfspeed
Noticed that one CA who downgraded in IAD with the sole intention of re-upgrading to IAH popped up on the IAH CA roster (and IAH PBS award).
B/c said CA does not appear on any published awards, and was technically seat-locked on the RJ for 36 months (until I believe 2016), I guess she complained, and the company backed down and waived her equipment lock?
Anyone know how she pulled this off? Seems like the establishment of a past practice of the company waiving equipment locks for anyone who wants to status displace (CA to FO) during any bump & flush, solely to circumvent the block on CRJ->IAH
per contract section 23 B. 7,8
7. A pilot may not bid to a different status or equipment with an equal or
lower pay rate or to another first officer position except if displaced in
accordance with Section C below. Pilots holding a turboprop position
may not bid to a different turboprop equipment type except if displaced
in accordance with Section C below. Pilots on jet aircraft may not bid
to a turbo-prop position except if displaced in accordance with Section
C below.
8. A displaced pilot will be entitled to occupy any status in accordance
with his seniority, provided he is able to successfully complete training
for that status. Such pilot will carry forward his remaining equipment
lock obligation but will not assume a new equipment lock obligation.