Originally Posted by
lolwut
Date of hire would take pilots hired to fly the Q400s..., and put them into captain seats on the CRJ-900.
Just guessing, but I'd have to say you're wrong on this. Guys HIRED to fly the Q at 9L would still be way junior to 9E and XJ guys. Now, the guys/gals that BID the Q on the other hand...yes, they'd be in a -900 cockpit. The Q is pretty senior.