Originally Posted by
Ginzo
One could argue a case for either way. I personally think you should fly what you bid and if you want to be PIC bid a flying line. For what ever reason the union wanted the senior capt as PIC and thats what we got. The good news now it is clearly defined and we now what to plan for.
I agree you should BID what you want to fly and fly what you are awarded............Trip trading and swapping aside.
Do we allow the senior FO (RFO) to tell the Junior Front seat FO to get out because I need a landing?
The Answer is No. Some of those RFO trips go very senior because of the DH's involved. The Senior FO already exercised his seniority rights bidding it and thus should be the RFO for that trip..........just like a CAPT RFO.
I sometimes fly as CAPT RFO. I have no problem doing the walk around, brewing the coffee and Cooking/serving meals and taking the 3rd choice of Rest periods........even if I am the most Senior on the airplane. This is a classic case of a just few A$$ holes making this job harder than it needs to be.