Originally Posted by gloopy

I have the best reason; since this is a seniority based job with a retirement age (and age correlated medical concerns for all humans) and the issue in question is how to assign seniority numbers within a class that starts the same day, then age makes more sense because older plots will have less time. That small advantage makes sense for them. We've always been told the reason its SSN is due to someone suing, but other airlines still use age within a class so its clearly not against the law.

I just think age within a class would be more fair than the last 4 you were pre-assigned prior to even applying. FWIW my number is fairly good and happened to coincide pretty well with my age in class anyway so this isn't sour grapes or wishful thinking on my part. I just think its the right thing to do for older new hires.

The second best way to do it IMO would at least be by interview/CJO dates.

The third best way IMO would be to randomize it with a system that gives everyone an equal chance for in class seniority when they apply.

And just so no one gets defensive over a red herring, literally no one is asking for a "do over" after the fact if the methodology ever does actually change going forward.