flynhigh
Iīm sure youīre familiar with the recent (last 4 years) second officer intake experience levels. Letīs just say that i donīt think youīd find a lot of 5000 hr guys as you quoted.
In regards to seniority, obviously an experienced pilot is hired for a FO position because he is EXPERIENCED. Otherwise he would be hired as a second officer. Having said that, it would only be fair that he/she gets a shot at command before that same second officer.
You can also think of it in terms of DEC jobs. Itīs happening now at Emirates. A direct entry captain will be placed ahead of a senior first officer. He goes directly into a different pool. How is that different from SO/FO?
Globalization has definitely opened the markets but the seniority system is a disease that unfortunately is constantly used by management to manipulate pilots and worsen our working conditions. It is actually very comparable to a shepherd tending his flock.
Yours sincerely.