Originally Posted by
USMCFLYR
I think I understand this.
I understand that you could TRANSITION from an FO on a CRJ to an FO on a EMB-120. In the military I would call TRANSITION from a F-14 to a F/A-18 - transitioning to a different airframe.
Upgrading to me means moving from a FO position to a Captain position.
Again - military analogy - moving from wingman to section lead.
So.......11 (c):
makes it sounds like a FO who is UPGRADING to CAPTAIN and TRANSITIONING to a different airframe would fall under this paragraph.
RJ FO upgrading to CA and transitioning from RJ to EMB-120 would be covered here.
Military analogy - F-14 wingman upgrading to a flight lead right after he has transitioned to the Hornet.
OK - long post - but please point out where I have misunderstood the airline model.
USMCFLYR
You can upgrade, or transition, or do both at the same time. Just because you are transitioning does not imply that it is not also an upgrade.
When you go from FO to CA for the FIRST time at SKW, that is your initial upgrade which you cannot fail. Any other training event (except new hire) you can fail and go back to your previous position.