Originally Posted by
JTwift
This is incredible short sighted. Reserve rules aren't just for junior upgrades. It helps create movement through the ranks. It helps for when a displacement comes. And, especially these days, IT HELPS RECRUITMENT!
I think you’re missing my point. I never said UAL RSV doesn’t need a major overhaul. It absolutely does. What I take issue with is the narrative that fixing RSV is the way solve upgrades because it focuses on the junior (10xxx-14xxx or so) who would be upgrading into RSV & ignores the more senior guys (6xxx-9xxx) who could upgrade today as lineholders. Why are so many of
them passing on upgrade?
So yes, fix RSV. Late show, better add credits, fewer days on, & volunteer only SC/FSB are all on the table. But do it because RSV needs to be fixed. As long as we’re still relying on 1-4 year pilots to command our NB fleet, I think we’re turning a blind eye to a greater issue.