Originally Posted by shiznit

I didn't like the 31/30 change, it was a concession that was traded for something else within the reserve system that was a benefit to the pilot group.

Bold is incorrect.

Under C2012, you are "Full" when you reach res. Guar...usually ALV-2:00 (or even less)

Before C2012, you were "Full" when you reached ALV or were within 2:00 of ALV because of DPM of 2:00.

Training did nothing fill up faster and lower your "Full" limit prior to C2012. Now it has a direct impact by lowering your "Full" and also replacing reserve days instead of pro-rating them. That means at least 2 extra days off each year.

Old PWA:
Res pay 70:00
Full when within ALV minus 2:00.

New PWA:
Res Pay 72:00-80:00
Full when within ALV minus 2:00-4:00

There is some myth out there that reserve pilots were done at 70:00 prior to the new PWA. That is not the case... Reserves were PAID 70:00 unless they flew above that up to the ALV.

Now: Reserves are paid 2-10 hours MORE than that whether they credit above 70:00 or not and they get up to 2 more true days off per month.

Reserve being a "massive concession" just isn't true. It is significantly better under the new PWA.