Originally Posted by
LivingTheDream
I suspect the peeps that keep clamoring for 1.5 over 80 have no clue how to work the gs system. I'm about 60% in category and I averaged about 149hrs pay on 42hrs of block per month for 2014. I did almost as well when I was 80% in category. (and a certain someone on this forum, who is almost the bottom in category, also does very well.)
There is no way I want to fly 80hrs and then pick up overtime at a measly 1.5.
I say really learn the system we have and maximize for effect!
If what Sailing says is true and the company implements a schedule/reroute optimizer, green slips may become more of a rarity. It's interesting that these rumors about further reducing quality of life (min month) and adding even more productivity are potentially being discussed after how much has already been given up over the last/lost decade. Many pilots no longer have confidence the union will hold the line and raise the bar based upon recent past performance.