§ 220.11 - Designated employees' rights.

(a) A designated employee shall have a first-right-of-hire in such employee's occupational specialty, regardless of age, with any covered air carrier hiring additional employees; Provided, however, That each designated employee must satisfy all qualifications or other requirements established by the hiring carrier (subject to the limitations contained in § 220.21) and must make a timely application in accordance with normal carrier procedures for any particular job vacancy.

(b) A designated employee hired by any covered air carrier pursuant to the provisions of the Act shall not be required, as a condition of employment, or in any other manner, to relinquish, waive, or forfeit any seniority or recall rights which such person may possess with any other air carrier; Provided, however, That the provisions of this part shall not be deemed to create or prolong any such seniority or recall rights.