Originally Posted by
Timbo
The best part about an airline type seniority list is, you don't have to play Suck Up to Move Up.
Exactly.
Originally Posted by
ClipperJet
Now imagine a really. really sharp 4 year FO who is "promoted" to Captain, and allowed to bid ahead of 25 year captains in the company because he/she has more knowledge, skill, work ethic, etc. than any other pilot in the company.
More likely a pilot would be promoted because he's more willing to undertime flights, take more risks to complete the flight, save all mechanical write ups until the end of the day, fly tired or sick and do whatever it takes to help the company make money no matter what the personal risk or if it bends or breaks the rules.