Originally Posted by
dctPub
How would you feel if you rocked up to Air NZ and there were 100 spots reserved above you, yet you were told nothing about this? That's an easy 5 years of seniority that you lost because someone neglected to mention that to you.
Wait his turn? By that logic the most senior T&R pilot has been waiting 18 years to get into Air NZ? Now that is some Group Loyalty™
It's pretty standard in a unionised airline with seniority agreements. My European airline has the same. We also have the ability to avail of special leave at present. Any length of time will be considered by our employer. China is planning to rehire contract pilots in the next few months so I know some of my colleagues are seriously looking to avail of this. On their return they will slot back into the respective fleet/rank based on seniority as if they had stayed.