Originally Posted by
dalad
There are a number of reasons we have not hired since 2010. Mil leave returnees have come back in larger numbers than expected, pilots are flying max hours, making us overstaffed. If every line holder flies ALV +15, we drastically reduce the number of pilots needed. My category NYC 7ER A, is pretty well overstaffed right now, as are the FO's.
I will raise my hand and admit that I am guilty of trying to fly to the pick up limit - greenslips don't exist except in some mythical m88 day-turn-seniority category. I also fly extra in vacation months. However, I also bid reserve and try to skate too. IOW, I try to game the system for max pay and/or max quality of life. I would imagine between flying alot when I do and trying to skate when I do, I negate my effect on my category.
Does that make any sense?