Originally Posted by
Jackson28
Concerning DECS and the 175, they were awarded the 175 in ORD as of the last bid. I would expect more will switch with the current bid as the fleet is growing.
To be clear, they bid this after being awarded and being trained on another aircraft. No DEC has been awarded the 175 out of initial training.
And now that they're not being "displaced," and instead "bidding" for their aircraft, the two year seat lock may be in effect. This may not apply to the pilots bidding the 175 now, but I would use caution, as it may apply to DECs hired now, as we have a vacancy bid LOA covering this.