Originally Posted by
jabwmu
Anyone know when a new-hire can be awarded new equipment? I know there is a 1 year seat lock (probably going to be 2 yrs with next TA) and can have a standing bid in. When will the company award a new position on an AE? Can they be awarded something within their first year if it completes training outside of that year?
Thanks.
I'll find the exact reference, but from memory, the "First Conversion Date" on any Advanced Entitlement (i.e. 08NOV16 - AE) cannot fall within the one-year seat lock of said new-hire/seat-locked pilot.
Ref. - Crew Resources Monthly Update - January 2016 (posted 07DEC15)
"AE Bidding – “My first year seat lock expires 16 March 2016. Am I allowed to bid a new aircraft on this
current Nov AE or does the entire conversion window have to take place after my seat lock expires?”
- The first conversion date must be after your one year lock ends.