Yes, I agree, overall seniority has to be the way to go.
BUT, there should also be fleet seniority! Have seen the case of the most senior pilots not wanting to convert to a newer, bigger type as their seniority would dictate they could, junior men then moved up to the new fleet and were able to enjoy all the benefits of that fleet, UNTIL, the senior men decided they would deign to move to the new fleet and promptly took over the top bid positions etc.
Nothing should compromise a persons company seniority which controls promotion, option for fleet moves, last in-first out redundancy etc.
but if a person chooses not to move up when given the chance then,
within the fleet that he turns down initially but eventually accepts he seniority for roster bid, leave etc. should be date of final line check on the new type.
Failure to move for strictly compassionate reasons can be dealt with on an individual basis by the union and the company.
Of course, not everyone will agree with my thoughts on the subject!
