Originally Posted by
Redundant Guy
That sort of statement isn't constructive at all. Recall the current system we use while it will be tweaked some, works and is used by airlines. It is fully implemented and has the overall support of the pilot group. The system being proposed has no customers, no background information and will some awarding issues with the CDO flying (which with the new rules will be more of). I'm not going to question your Sched Chair's commitment. I believe his heart is in the right place but it could be years to get this software right. We know Flightline could be in a JCBA tomorrow.
It isn't about the koolaid, it is about what is a known quantity. Flightline known, SmartPref isn't regardless of how much SM, MK and BM say otherwise.
Flightline with an entirely new scheduling section, no vacation low, and all new contract is not a known quantity. Everything will be different and skedplus really looks like a good program. The main thing that ****ed me off about flightline is its need for people on full time trip loss to manipulate the award. Those same people are the ones spreading the misinformation about skedplus and are being left to "evaluate" the program. Huge conflict of interest!