Therein lies one of the problems.
He/she DID NOT “help contribute to 363 days of United Finance’s ”. The pilot started to contribute to our bottom line when, and only when - they were turning a wheel and making money for the company. And they were not alone. As someone who did 2 full training courses this past year, I too did not create revenue for the company during that time. Difference is, I (and everyone here for the full year of 2022) will be eligible for (what little there is of) Profit Sharing. It is what has been negotiated and agreed upon.

This subject comes up every single year around this time.
Do I agree with it 100%, no.
But where do YOU want to draw the line.
Should your example get a pro rated amount? Maybe.
should the pilot who retired on Dec 29, 2022 get a pro rated amount? More than maybe.

Are YOU going to accept a smaller amount in your PS so others get something?

Not a slam here, but I would encourage you to present a resolution at your next local council meeting suggesting just that.
If the company is going to give the pilot group x amount of money, then see about changing the way it’s divided amongst this pilot group.

Motch

PS) Proud to be an “old guard” but my meaning is probably different that yours. Just remember, in about 20 years most of the legacy pilots will be gone. And IF there is a merger between now and then (very likely) just remember your views today when someone younger and of a different group calls you out, and “resents” you,