Originally Posted by
Merle Haggard
Yes, that is how it works pretty much everywhere. The consequences of rash and stupid management decisions are much greater when it works that way. It helps to prevent rash and stupid decisions. Bidding is about seniority, what it's not about is "who's willing to take a chance".
Lots of senior FO’s could have previously held Captain. Not sure I’m following you. They didn’t bid it but want it now. Unfortunately, now there aren’t vacancies for them to bid in to.