I believe that I might just work for the same company. Using the seniority list will be a disaster in the making.
How about training seniority?
How about allowing some trainers to fly two fleets (i.e. train on B737 but fly A320)?
How about gettig rid of some of the 'old boys' who are close to retirement. Their pensions should not be affected?
It is very unfortunate that the trainers will be working their nuts off for the next 12 months, only to be told to get stuffed shortly afterwards.
Company seniority has its merits, but not in the training environment. Teaching ability and enthusiasm should be the overriding factor for training. Some of the better trainers just happen to be the least senior. I hope the managers carefully ponder this one before making rash decisions.