Originally Posted by
highfarfast
It doesn't matter the method of getting your captain status. Once awarded, you get captain pay while you're a senior FO waiting on training. I prefer the option of being displaced and going into training in reverse seniority order after all vacacnies such that I spend the longest amount of time possible as a senior FO on CA pay while also still receiving the FO retention bonus until fed ride.
Bump!!!!!
If everyone proffered to displace, vs preference bid for upgrade things here would start to look more like a united group of pilots, things would be more interesting for everyone in the next few months.
Group of guys with hours to upgrade in the next vacancy could be leaving a lot of money on the table it They 3P for a seat locked (upgrade bid) into a sure thing equipment/base, but why when they would have held it anyway had they just placed it at the top of 3D if everyone followed suit in unity. If base QOL, and AA flow are the top goals, a longer senior FO status while receiving CA pay is gold! Especially when getting paid as a CA anyway to sit as a senior FO waiting your turn to upgrade.
I will admittedly say I have a wide smile on my face, really happy for those who take advantage of the opportunity here. Happy flying, seniority, and time at home to those waiting for upgrade training when this happens! Especially during slow months on a fullly staffed FO Rsv list.