[QUOTE=PurpleToolBox;2338749]It also had to do with the needs of the company. If they are short on a particular aircraft, they're going to train those individuals first. If they are short on your aircraft and you are leaving it, expect to be held back before they have enough in your seat.
This is going to happen whether you're at FDX or any other carrier.
Bottom line: in today's age, you're not going to starve at either major carrier. I also think comparing carriers based on long term compensation over the years is foolish. Go where you will have the best QOL. Period. End of discussion. Contracts come and go. Bankruptcies come and go. Don't spend as much as you earn. Save a little. Give a little. You'll be just fine.[/QUOTE
At most Companies once you've been awarded upgrade, if you don't start with a certain timeframe, you start getting Capt pay whether or not you get trained.