Originally Posted by
MKUltra
...or anytime if they go for the upgrade. Also, an FO can go FO on the jet with the intent that they will upgrade to captain after 3 months of revenue flying as an FO on the jet to allow the person to get used to the jet before they upgrade.
Can't do this anymore. This section of the contract was modified by LOA 19, and these two clauses were removed. The seat lock is 24 months, unless you get displaced into another position OR upgrade in your current aircraft type. Unless the Company waives the locks, of course.