The only Pilot's that don't like the seniority system are the ones that did not get into a legacy carrier. ( from Rex right through to BA )
They want to bypass the established system and jump ahead of those guys/girls waiting for upgrade, the same guys/girls that have been in their Airlines system for maybe 10 to 15 years patiently waiting for their turn.
The system works well, has been around for donkeys years and most definately doesn't need changing.
Now if the Airline cannot upgrade their S/O's or F/O's due to experience then the mechanism is in place to allow for direct entry Pilots. THEN YOU CAN APPLY. BUT you will still be junior to everyone else for rostering and staff travel.
Simple AND fair
Last edited by ACMS; 8th Apr 2008 at 11:30.