Originally Posted by
FXDX
Yes I did a search but I still have a question.
What would you say about bidding for a custom line with vacation? I have vacation in the middle of the month, but really need the last 3 weeks off.
First, don't confuse "Secondary" with "Custom." Second, don't bid Secondary Lines when you have Vacation. Vacation works by conflicting trips. Secondary Lines work by ensuring there are no conflicts.
My recommendation would be to bid a reserve line with R-days in the first week, and slide the Vacation left (and Extend, if necessary) to ensure you have the first day you need off. (You have the option of using or waiving the 48-hour buffer before and after the Vacation.) You might work on the first week of R-days, and then the Vacation days will count toward Reserve leveling for the remainder of the R-days that might have to be added to the end of the month. If you're worried about exposure on the R-days after vacation, you might try First Fly during the first week to boost your leveling, or you might consider dropping the late-month R-days.
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