Originally Posted by
unit monster
A good breakdown in that other thread of your current contract, thanks for re-posting the link.
I'm more than willing to take a shot at line bidding, does anyone want to learn me? How about PM/email me a bid pack followed by the final awards? While we're at it, a copy of your contract?
The reason ASA folks like PBS so much is because it really has been a huge improvement in our monthly schedules. My line next month has a four day, two three days and a two day. That would have been very rare during line bidding months and would have gone quite senior.
Is there still Charter flying going on? That sounds like a nice gig.
What's your base seniority to get the above schedule? What's the value of that line?
Vacation is a huge reason people are against PBS. With line bidding we can bid a line with trips that touch either side of our vacation week and those trips are automatically dropped but we're pay protected for them. If your bid line doesn't have trips that touch your vacation that's okay because you can change your schedule around during the line improvement window. This can turn your week of vacation easily passed the two week mark, more likely closer to 3 depending on seniority.