Upgrades delayed again at EK
Distressed to hear this morning that 3+ year Airbus FOs ROSTERED to start their upgrade training this month have just been told they will be delayed for JUNIOR FOs to commence transition upgrades on 777! [Transition upgrades were stopped about 3 years ago but now due to "company requirements" they appear to be re-introduced (dont have a problem with transition upgrades at all; just the continual flip-flop by the company which inevitably disadvantages those who seniority means something to (obviously not Brian))].
Apparently these Junior FOs are eligible for accelerated command... the problem is the disadvantaged FOs have served MORE THAN 3 years; the time for mere mortals to be upgraded with no, or insufficient Command experience.
The reason given is that the company cannot afford to lose the MFF qualified FOs to upgrade or transition courses.
This does not affect me but I will always respect seniority (perhaps I am in a minority here in EK) and it REALLY F#@$S ME OFF!
More info please if anyone has it; numbers affected?
Beware new/potential FOs to EK!!!