Today's update from the GMA admits the issue of delayed upgrades for 744 S/Os .
The GMA says: "However, it is not possible to train everyone in precise seniority order".
does not tie with:
COS99 7.1 "Selection of Officers for promotion to higher rank will be in accordance with seniority.... and is subject to a selection panel recommendation".
If an Airbus S/O is upgraded 3 months prior to a Boeing S/O of equal seniority, and they then both subsequently upgrade to captain on the same date in the future, the Airbus officer will be $83910 better off.
(The assumptions: 3 months longer at SO3 for the 744 S/O, but 3 months less as an FO4. Both do 9 months on JFO 1 pay but I'm pretty sure the Airbus guy will do their QL first as they will do their line check relatively earlier, meaning less time as a JFO).
So in my opinion, if the company admits they cannot follow the Conditions of Service, then there is a very strong case for financial compensation for those affected.
Last edited by Ex Douglas Driver; 18th Jan 2008 at 06:54.