E42: How Advanced Entitlements (AEs) Work

On this episode of Engage, the Chair of Contract Administration (CA), Trevor Boswell, speaks with Host First Officer Ryan Argenta about the mechanics of Advance Entitlements (AEs) and how pilots can best bid and position themselves for success. Topics include how AEs are conceived by Crew Resources and the mechanics behind the scenes before the opening of the bid window, how positions are filled or left unfilled, training and conversion dates along with pay protections for junior pilots converting before senior pilots, listener mail with two excellent questions, and much more. Tune in now to find out how AEs work. (Recorded November 15, 2023)