I guess it is a bit difficult to see the overall benefits of seniority when I work in a business where there is no such thing (telecoms). The arguments, if that is the right word, for having appear good.
I have worked in a sort of seniority based environment, the military, but seniority only takes you so far then ability takes over. Tend to agree with soggyboxxers on that one.
However the argument put by OPEN CLB that safety is ensured with the system has to be a strong one for having it.
I have to say the idea of having to stick with one company to progress up the ladder sounds a bit frustrating to me but having read what has been written the majority seem to believe pilots are better of for having the seniority system than not.
Maybe I should just start my own airline then that puts me at the top to start with
