Originally Posted by
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It doesn't appear that Manpower has a clue.
I am not sure that lCAL's old twice yearly system bid wasn't better than what we are using now (and lUAL used before). With monthly bidding, it might make it easier for MP to change their mind more often. With the system bids, they were locked in for a while. I never lived under this system, so I can't say yeah or nay how it was.
Actually that's a good point.
Manpower treats the pilots like migrant avocado pickers from south of the border. They feel that "seasonally" the pilots go where the work is. However, we all have family's. So there is this natural ebb/flow where the pilots feel like they are being pushed and pulled in different directions. It does affect all seniority spectrums.
If manpower shifts flying, it generally effects those being "forced" to follow it. However, the shift has a trickle up-effect and those further up the ladder either get forced back on to reserve or fly really suckie trips.
A twice a year bid is a good "check and balance" for pilot land. It really puts the power in the pilots hands and takes it away from flight ops and man power planning. It lets you decide where you want to go and gives you a very realistic look at the seniority lay out to help better make your decision. Not really sure how I feel about "BAT's." Can't really understand why we have them, it just gives the company more flexibility to treat you like an orchard worker.