Originally Posted by
rorwizard
The seat lock is 24 months and its just that, a seat lock in your position. It doesn't apply to upgrade, and Mesaba has been releasing CA seat locks so that Saab CA's move to the jets and upgrades go to the saab.
It's actually 36 months and is designed so a Saab FO doesn't jump to CRJ FO or vice versa at the first opportunity. You can upgrade whenever your seniority will allow it and you have the time.