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Old 04-16-2008, 05:27 AM
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maddogmax
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I don't think the number of DAL pilots over the age of 50 is the problem with a relative seniority list. A SLI done this way may be fine today, next month or maybe next year. The problem comes from the high number of NWA pilots that will retire in the next 5 years not 5-10. Assuming age 60, I have heard it is about 1,000. The mid-level seniority guys at NWA would not get the upward movement they have been waiting for under this type of SLI

Now if an agreement could be made that, for the next 5 years, when a NWA guy retires all former NWA guys move up to fill the open slot (same for DAL retiements) may be we could have a deal. Sort of a seniority fence.

Just for info, I was hired at NWA in early 1985 and am in the low 900's. I was 35 and will be leaving in 18mos. (age 60) so I only have a toy poodle in this fight.

Godd luck to all
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