Originally Posted by
lukeh99
The contract says that in the event you are displaced you are not seat locked. So the question is whether or not a displacement from MKE CA to CAE CA counts as a displacement or not under that section. This is the original question as I understand it.
Section 24.k.5 says:
Effect of a displacement
A pilot who is displaced from his position shall not be subject to a freeze in the position into which he displaces.
Section 2.CC
“Position” means equipment, seat, and domicile.
That’s my rationale asking why you couldn’t just bid back to FO. It is a question though so if you know more than me please bestow upon me your divine wisdom.
"just bid back to FO" means downbidding, not displacement. Both are addressed in the contract. You quoted displacement. Here's downbidding...
Section 24.K.2.C
No freeze will result from an award to a Captain position, unless the award is to a turbo-prop Captain position as described in paragraph K.2.b. above, or unless the award is the result of a downbid (excluding a displacement). A pilot who downbids will incur a twenty-four (24) month freeze. A pilot may not exercise the right to downbid more than two (2) times (excluding a displacement).