I agree with the sentiments that this process will not be "fair" to all those in the firing line. We can all probably formulate examples of inequity with regards to training and other advancement opportunities. You can't lay blame on someone who hasn't been trained on a new type. Some guys get overlooked through no fault of their own. I guess that is simply the nature of the beast. Good engineers, both LAME and AME will lose out and everyone will be impacted to some degree either directly or not. And if we survive this round.. then there is always the next round..