Originally Posted by
KYTBRD
I'd like be able rollover vacation to the next year. Maybe up to like 6 weeks maximum for FOs and 8 for captains. Or 6 weeks until 5 years and 8 weeks after that. Then maybe I can get vacation where it doesn't overlap my patterns' days off. That's not really vacation, it's just paid time off. Vacation should be in addition to your already patterned time off.
Why a difference between CAs and FOs? Strictly based on longevity makes the most sense... We have lots of 747 FOs who are senior enough to hold 767 CA, but would rather not bid it due to pay/QOL issues. Wouldn't want to punish them for that choice.
But I agree with the rest of the premise!