Originally Posted by
normanton
I agree with the OP on most points, except one.
Just out of curiosity, why do you think you are entitled to a mainline seniority number?
Jetstar / Cobham / Network / Qlink pilots don't, so why should you?
If you want a mainline seniority number, go jump through the HR process like all the rest of us had to do.
This kind of attitude is why pilots continue to be out-manoeuvred.
"I didn't get one so why should you?"
It's been done before, and it can be done again, with the agreement of the various parties. To shoot for it in an EBA would be very wise, especially with current pilot shortage in the group, and the bleed of JC pilots to other airlines.
In fact, if I were a JC pilot, I'd be pushing my reps to contact AIPA to organise a coordinated campaign to make that happen. I'm sure AIPA would prefer them to be flying VH jets under the QF AOC under mainline T&C's with a mainline seniority number. I'm sure those guys would too. Delaying the CEA won't affect their job security one iota.