Originally Posted by Elliot

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.