Originally Posted by
DALMD88FO
Carl careful what you wish for, at one point we did have to ride along for the first 4 legs of the trip just in case the newby wasn't going to cut it. If I remember correctly it was fleet dependent where the guy sat so the MD88 fleet had to the ride the jumpseat for 4 legs.
From what I understand the company wants the productivity benefit out of it. That is why, if the rotations are pulled, the push for their system. Everyone flies. New hire with LCA, senior pilot on their next bid down that didn't have an LCA and bottom guys that used to have a line are now reserve.
It wouldn't be fleet dependent, it would be a contractual provision. The pulled FO must occupy a first class seat for every leg. That should end their "deep concern" about FO's being paid to stay home...right?
Carl