Originally Posted by
FL370esq
The "within" 2 years (currently age 63+) bypass can be unilaterally imposed by the Company, regardless of the pilot's wishes. However, in order to do so, the company must comply with the conditions in the exception. Between age 60 and 63, a bypass may be granted but both parties have to agree (Company and the pilot) and the exception in 22.E.13.b does not apply. While the pilot would likely agree to/ask for a bypass, it is hard to imagine the company would want to bypass someone with 2+ years of availability, even if it is an AE with a 365 day conversion window.
In short, it isn't a seniority issue, it is a retirement date issue. Seniority is not referenced in the provision.
See, that's what I don't understand. Reading that part of the Contract, if one pilot is 63+ and wants a bypass, it doesn't matter if a younger (say 62, more senior) pilot wants a bypass to the same equipment. The Company could bypass the more junior pilot while training the more senior pilot.............Right? But they don't seem to be saying that.
Denny