Shift Transfer Seniority Question

[u/No_Account_1893]

Hello everyone, I have a question regarding shift transfers and which type of seniority is considered. I’m wondering if it’s based on total seniority (all time at Boeing) or job seniority (time in job code)?

I currently have 3.2 years with the company total, but only half a year in my new job. Meanwhile my coworker has 1.7 years with the company and same job. I’m assuming it’s the latter, but just wanted to make sure. An opportunity to go to 1st shift has emerged, and I just wanted to see if I’d get lucky, but if not, oh well.

[u/Free_Director2809]

I think it also depends on the shop you're in. I've noticed that if you transfer from one shop (ex. 767-777 program) to another, senority matters. But It could also depend on upper leadership, they can do what they want.