Originally Posted by
TyWebb
This may be a fallacy but if someone is a Q CA looking to jump to the jet then they most likely not worried about pathways or moving on to a major?
Not necessarily. They may think a new type rating in a newer aircraft actually improves their chances of going to a major. Or perhaps they just prefer the 175 routes. It’s not like it hurts them any senioritywise.
Originally Posted by
TyWebb
Causing more stagnation on that side of the operation?
Stagnation for whom? The 175 FOs? It certainly will. Most Q CAs are likely to be senior to pretty near any 175 FO. Probably senior to many of the 175 CAs for that matter.
Originally Posted by
TyWebb
I have a feeling QX is going to be pushing 175 FO's to upgrade on the Q.. before now that was speculation but seems a reality.
I would think that if the senior Q captains are bidding over to the Q that fact alone would mean fewer 175 upgrades (and more Q upgrades) would be available to 175FOs without QX management even becoming involved. Just the seniority system at work.