Originally Posted by
horrido27
It would be concessionary because of what I posted is currently in the CAL CBA.
It would be negative because it's Manpower Negative.
If the company can allow a pilot to fly the 787 today, and then the 777 next week, it means they can utilize that pilot more.
Absolutely not.
We all have a number in our head that we like to fly. For some of us it's max we can and for others it's the least we can. Pilot utilization is all about work rules and has nothing to do with what you can fly. At least that's my opinion, but you see there it is. I understand that what you are arguing has never been carefully studied either by management or ALPA, but it sure makes headlines when you tell everyone on the forum that such a move would be "manpower negative". Just because they change the rules doesn't mean I or any other pilot will fly more hours.