Originally Posted by
hockeypilot44
This might be true, but it is in our favor. I would rather have a min reserve requirement that is too low than too high. It lets lineholders use PCS and lets greenslips go out. I also would rather fly than sit short call, but I prefer long call. The only time the reserves run out is on weekends. This is because lineholders whiteslip less on weekends and sick calls increase.
The reserve staffing formula is what I was talking about. The effect of that is bodies in base... higher is better and the current formula is crazy low.
The reserves required is a different story altogether. Lower is better and the current formula is about right, especially with recent changes.
PBS and better trip/duty rigs are the real solution to better QOL, PCS is a bandaid to fix things when circumstances change
Cheers
George