Originally Posted by SkyHigh
The seniority system is the way they do things in the military and was transferred to the airlines. It was set up as such from day one. The system rewards incompetence and inability. Advancement if awarded in order of hiring regardless of experience or aptitude. I have often believed that if we did away with the seniority system that the airlines would be better for it.
SkyHigh
Don't know if you never served or maybe you've been out for a while...I've yet to see a seniority system in place in a military flying squadron. What I have seen is something that the seniority system eliminates, ass kissing and politics!