Originally Posted by
NoelEvans
I do not "not give two hoots" (double negative, making a positive) about FOs waiting for command. If you read carefully what I've said I have strongly supported what someone here has put forward as a "first come first served" system and have given details about how this would even give protection to 'long standing FOs" against DECs being recruited over them. I feel it is a better system, just as transparent and 'protects' everyone more fairly. Read what is actually said more carefully before making accusations.
Regardless of your view, first come first served is NOT the solution.
Picture the scene, your airline opens up vacancies for a base transfer to a really popular base, one you’ve been hoping for for years. 25 slots. It opens at 8am on Wednesday. This is fine except you’re flying from 6am down to Athens that morning. You land in Athens, log on at 11am ish to find the slots have already been filled. 5 years later it finally opens again... Same for commands, same for training. It’s just like Glastonbury tickets; you’re rewarding those with the fastest internet connection and a day off on the opening day. If I was waiting for my command I’m not sure I’d be too happy with that...