no seniority-system in easyJet

[733driver]

Iīve got the following questions for you easy-drivers out there:

I know eJ doesnīt have a seniority list. As a current Deutsche BA (soon to be easyJet Germany, hopefully) pilot I am a little worried that we might have to give up our seniority system alltogether. In my current company a lot is based on that list: upgrades, roster requests, parttime, vacation and so on.

I am aware that the seniority system has its downsides. You allways start at the bottom of the list should you wish or be forced to change companies.

But, it makes your career a lot more predictable, I think.

eJ management tell us that they curently have such a demand for commanders, that everyone who satisfies the requirements gets an upgrade.

But, what happens if the expansion stops and it will have to stop someday? Who will be next for that longawaited upgrade?

Does anyone know whether Southwest uses a seniority system or not?

Donīt pretty much all major airlines have one?

I think it makes a big difference whether a company is just a stepping stone in the career of a pilot or THE career goal.

Southwest certainly is a career airline in the US and I donīt see why eJ shouldnīt be one in Europe in the long run? Afterall, not everyone wants to fly long haul...