Originally Posted by
Busboy
You know, it always sickens me just a bit when this happens...But, FH might have a point. If the senior guys get all the good trips and vacations...Then what makes everyone think they even bother with open time? To increase their BLGs?
Seniority based open time is not really such a whacky idea. Not, if there were other protections to go along with it. Like a cap on straight time flying.
I'd prefer knowing that someday I may be the guy that can get that choice trip. I know I'm never going to be one of scheduling's "favored" boys, that always seem to have that earlier time stamp. And, not everyone plans on using a "bot" to scarf up the open trips...But, I think everyone does plan on getting more senior.
Of course, my seniority plan appears like its going to stagnate for about 5 more years than I had planned...So, maybe I'll wait and see where we are when it comes time to vote.
You might be right except that this particular group has made a career of looking out for themselves and screwing those below them (even their own family) at any cost. There is no doubt in my mind they would get rid of whatever trip they didn't like on that otherwise senior line and grab the better trip with more pay at the junior pilot's cost. Nope, I think the Greediest Generation has done enough damage and taken more than they ever deserved. Why give them even more? A definite "No" vote from me...