Originally Posted by
waldo135
Not how it works in the 717 in NYC. Every time an FO needs a mid-phase check (and there are lots since new hires cycle through), an LCA sits in the JS and gives both guys a check for 2 legs. Sooo...this new policy could actually be an attempt to help out the captains, who are sometimes subjected to multiple LCA checks in a year and NOT a grand conspiracy to screw us. Just sayin'
You are being naive. Let's look at the big picture.
It allows an FO (lower pay) to do what a captain (higher pay) used to do. It requires fewer higher-paid jobs. That's a problem.
This change was NOT instituted to "help out the captains." Management is actively conspiring to take every cent and shred of leverage they possibly can. The sooner you understand this, the better.