Originally Posted by
FL370esq
Which brings up the next issue - do you pay protect a senior pilot who doesn't fulfill the 121 requirements to upgrade (i.e., a new hire directly from the military) but has the seniority to do so?
Not the company's fault a NH doesn't have a thousand 121 time. It makes them FAR ineligible.
Also, what if senior pilots don't want the seat? If they have no interest to voluntarily bid it, they shouldn't be pay protected.