Originally Posted by
Dirtdiver
Be careful what you wish for. Let's say CAL is hiring. Why would they hire a pilot who will step on the property at the 15 year point and hold captain? They won't. They'll hire the new guy who comes in at year zero and FO pay. Only way around it is to take all hiring decisions away from mgt. That ain't happening.
Easy - you make it cost neutral for management, and they'll do it. How do you make it cost neutral? Well, you get the actuaries and just make it so. Does that mean everyone earns a bit less? Probably. But the upside is you have true job security, at least to a degree, and much more than at present. What's the point of rising to the top of the pile, if at the end, the pile evaporates?
Think of this (or any similar "portable seniority" system) as career insurance. Costs you a little in the short run, but in the end, if you need it, its worth every penny and then some. And if you never need it, well, you won't mind having paid a bit for that peace of mind.