Originally Posted by
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To act as PIC. The award will not require it just as it ever was or we would never be able to switch to aircraft we have never flown. And yes, I know what the contract says. Just like you know they are referring to subpart 3.
“You know they mean xyz” is not how contracts work
8-c-8 covers new hire assignments. Not relevant to how previous captain vacancies were awarded
8-c-8-b is all new language and it says “awarded”
I agree the provision is narrow to the point of uselessness if it only captures type-rated hires. But that’s what it says.