Originally Posted by
afterburn81
A lot of people on here keep mentioning that most to 100% of L-ASA pilots would chose PBS over Line-Bidding hands down. That's a really interesting perspective. I think it's a bit misleading and would like to mention to anyone on the outside looking in that my perspective is completely different.
I look around at many different areas of the company including many that don't have anything to do with me. It's nice to build a realistic overall view opposed to the narrow selective view that it would appear many portray here. People say the word "most" and "every" with a lot of conviction. I can't say that "every" one I speak to likes PBS over line-bidding because I haven't spoken to "every" one. However, the majority that I have spoken to (about 200-300 FO's and junior captains) wish they could go back to the old way of bidding. Just because it works for you and the guy next to you in seniority doesn't mean it works for "most" or "100%" of the group.
Just wanted to clarify that.
To clarify even further....I dont agree with you at all. When i say MOST i mean MOST pilots i talk to or fly with like PBS way better than our old way. Am I speaking about ALL....nope. But I cant even think of one person that does not like our current PBS system.
I am not saying it is the end all be all. However I am saying that compared to our old line bidding system...this is better hands down. Just pure fact that you can have such a customized schedule to what you want, sells it for me. Did i get 8 days off in a row with line bidding....heck no. It mixes things up to the point that line bidding just did not provide.
Just my two cents, as i am sure the next poster will have his/hers. I think most people here at L-ASA are happy with pbs, but would like to see some of the work rules, trading, and loop holes improved. Which all really has to do with the contract and not the bidding system.