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it was not filled by the temp or internally. Whether the language says 1 years or 10 years, it's still only if it was not filled by temp pilot at the 1 year mark. At 1 year, it's the temp pilot job no matter what. Sorry you are having a hard time understanding whats actually in the contract and props to the union and company for making the language consistent and removing the contradictions and loopholes.

you think it is okay for someone on an loa to sit there and do nothing and make no effort to get back to flight status for 3 years or 10 years and the company shouldn't be allowed to fill that position with an internal pilot who could have been waiting 3-10 years for slot? all because someone feels entitled? the pilot on loa has a job and has those protections for a year already. how long should everyone wait for you to figure out your life? 

talk about entitled....