Continental New Hires

[Flyby1206]

In each new hire class I assume they fill slots according to age? Oldest gets first choice and down the line from there? Thanks

 

[ultrarunner]

Palomino is right when he says you can't bid back to the B737 for two years if you are awarded the B756. If you are awarded the B737 you can bid up to the B756 as soon as you can hold it.

What's the reasoning for this type of seat-lock?

 

[kaisersose]

There is no lock to move up in status per the contract. ie 737 to 756 or 756 to 777 and of course fo to ca.

 

[ultrarunner]

There is no lock to move up in status per the contract. ie 737 to 756 or 756 to 777 and of course fo to ca.

Interesting...

So, what is the reasoning behind limiting the ability to 'move down' in status?

IE....737 CA to a 777 FO.

 

[LivinDaDream]

Most companies would prefer to seatlock all FO's to reduce training costs. However, not allowing a pilot to bid to higher paying equipment sort of flies in the face of the whole seniority process. This is a fairly typical compromise in most contracts.