Originally Posted by
capncrunch
In what order do they process the AEs? Is it AE, VD, MD?
Capn, I apologize for the cop out here but if I'm not mistaken its no AE, then VD, then MD. Its simultaneously and in seniority order especially since an AE cannot displace anyone. But I'm not Slow, Alpha, Sailing or any of the other adults on here so I'll post the I'll post this below and let them explain it:
Section 22 E. Advance Entitlements and Voluntary Displacements
1. The following vacancies will be awarded simultaneously and in seniority order among pilots whose standing bid, in DBMS at the closing date and time, contains a preference for the category(ies) involved:
a. AE
b. VD,
c. contingent vacancies, and
d. other vacancies that:
1) first became known during the period of the posting of the vacancy notice, and
2) are caused by termination, resignation, or an absence whose anticipated duration is greater than 120 days.
Exception: A standing bid preference for an AE will not be awarded if such award, together with any VD/MD(s) for the same category, would create a surplus that would cause a displacement in the category.
2. A pilot who has commenced training pursuant to an AE, VD or MD, but has not yet been converted to his new category, will not be required to fly in his current category.
Exception one: This provision will not apply until the 181st day following the in-service date of a new aircraft type, or until the 91st day following the first date of a new or reestablished category.
Exception two: This provision will not apply to such pilot if his training is cancelled.
3. Pilots who hold an AE from the same posting and to the same category will (subject to Section 22 E. 6. b. and E. 9.) be converted in seniority order.
4. Pilots who hold a VD from the same posting and from the same category will (subject to Section 22 E. 6. b. and E. 9.) be converted in seniority order.
5. When pilots described in Section 22 E. 3. and/or 4., are competing for a vacancy in, or a displacement to, the same category, the Company will have the right to choose the group
(AE or VD) from which each conversion will be made.