Originally Posted by
JamesBond
No. You completely miss the point. The 5 year CA would be slotted in at 5 years. This is all moot because it didn't start out this way. If EVERYBODY was on longevity based pay, DOH would be easy because pay rates wouldn't change because you go from 777 to 717. Equipment. does. not. matter.
Equipment does not matter, but seat does.
He would be slotted in at 5 years, possibly losing his captain seat and a lot of money (captain pay vs. F/O pay). He definitely would be closer to being downgraded, and furloughed.
I think it's why arbitrators have been persuaded to not go with DOH anymore -- at least not for pilots.
If I remember correctly, they dismiss the possibility right away.
