Originally Posted by
CactusCrew
The difference ? No union, no contract, no ability to go back to the line like many other companies offer ... so now you know.
Not covered by the CBA ? Correct
Circumventing seniority ? Correct
Different work rules ? Correct
An unearned shortcut to the left seat by someone that wouldn't wait their turn. Historically, some wouldn't even make the cut on the line pilot interview process.
They turned down date of hire seniority and union representation and as a reward had their medical and retirement cut. Nice move guys.