Originally Posted by
scambo1
FTB;
I dont think the company is going to implement what you mentioned. They limit Reduced lower limit lines to a certain seniority percentage in category - thereby requiring more reserves. This was changed in the new contract.
Additionally an "unblockable" pilot can request a RLL or be subject to being on call.
The new change neither helps the company nor the junior in category - and frankly I dont understand who asked for it for this reason.
maybe youre right, i'm just looking at my category that went from 104 reserves to 70 something. That happens when the alv drops but it was a big drop. then when you flip through the lines you see a fair number of mid 60 hour lines.
I'm just thinking there seems to be an interest in getting the avg reserve hours up from 45 to closer to the pbs hiring requirement. i mean sure youre limited on the international ops by its nature and the need to never risk a cancelled flight due to crews. But on the domestic side i doubt zero hour reserve is acceptable and with the buckets that can happen. or put it this way, a 777 reserve pilot is worth their pay even if they dont fly just to be available if needed, i dont think i am worth my pay to them if i dont fly.
i just think their play will be more sc and fewer reserves with low alvs. thats way its a moo point but still i will argue we should hve only focused on sc and pcs improvements and not lc buckets where seniority was already honored.