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Old 19th Oct 2019, 01:03
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ElZilcho
 
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The argument against seniority seems heavily based on the European market where Airlines rise and fall like poorly run cafes.

South of the equator, it’s a little different. If Air NZ and QANTAS ditched seniority the flood gates would open from Asia and the ME to the point that Pilots such as myself would have to weigh up being a career FO in our own Country or pack the family up and live the expat life to get enough experience for a command back home.

In a market flooded with Airlines, I understand the argument against seniority and how it restricts your ability to move but I personally don’t want to bounce between Airlines for “experience” as those Airlines wouldn’t be in my home country.

I did previously fly for an Airline with a very loose seniority system and wouldn’t want to see its return. Command assessments were carried out by HR and the most senior applicant deemed suitable was given the job. Many competent Pilots were passed over on the basis of the HR assessment alone.
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