Yup. I agree, and why not? In today's environment, why would anyone actually honor their commitment and keep their word? After all, we've grown up watching all sorts of folks weaseling out of all sorts of "deals", because it wasn't their fault. It was because they were beaten as children, or that their primary school teacher talked harshly to them, or their coach didn't put them in, in the "big game", or they didn't come in first in a race, or, or, or. Seriously, doesn't someone's word mean anything anymore? Obviously not.:( At least not for some.

Don't have to. MEM domiciled FOs will fill the gap. An 80% costs savings solution is good enough.

Didn't we do some HKG SIBA in the Bus until it was filled?

What if an ND bids CGN and can't give at least the 2 year commitment because of age 65. Will the Company let them go?

fdf -

I'm not advocating the use of this clause as a bidding strategy, I was merely pointing out the fact that bidding a seat to an FDA is "different".

I think the clause is there (with a benefit to both sides) just in case a pilots "situation" changes --- e.g. unseen medical issue with pilot or dependent, spouse job change, child having some type of emotional difficulties with the move or school.

I've found that FEDEX doesn't like to keep people in positions when circumstances change and they don't want to be there --- e.g. Flex Instructor, LCA, ACP --- even if the contract may say there is a minimum length of time they must fulfill those roles once hired.

Once again, I am not recommending any disingenious bidding strategies --- merely pointing out a safegaurd that's written into the contract for adventurous FDA bidders.

I beg to differ with both your sentiments. This is just business. No moral requirement or relativism necessary. We have an "agreement" with language that says this is how it works. Some times, lest I say many times, the company operates along similar practices. In this particular case, we get to throw a trump card to satisfy our need at a time and place that according to contractual verbiage, is adequate for the company.

Practice Bid's out/ 17 FO filled . Looks pretty JR.

Exactly!............

I guess they thought wrong. At least on practice #1 which isn't worth much. 400k employee number for jr captain and only filled about half the fo's.

If they really thought it would go senior they must be adopting RC logic.

And if the usual trend continues.. the final bid will be even more junior than the practice bids... as the senior people pull their bid at the last moment.

Dang...at this rate they will have to hire Captains off the street. LOL.