Originally Posted by
747-8driver
Would it be fair if this person would join another carrier as captain and while doing so "steal" money from f/o's whose upgrade will be delayed by these direct entry captains?
Just being devils advocate; but its only stealing if one buys into the idea of seniority. Is it not more reasonable that the airline will look at their own internal upgrade candidates, and direct entry captains available at that point in time, and decide who is best suited / qualified for the role? This is how recruitment is done in most other professions - and everyones time will still come. It will also mean a more 'liquid' pilot group, which can only be good for terms and conditions.
I think this idea of fairness may also be a red herring. Surely whats important is not fairness, but whats most
optimal for the airline / industry / employees. I think there would be a strong case there to argue that this would be a system where the most experienced pilots are placed in the most 'senior' positions.