Originally Posted by thinkstraight

While I am 100% opposed to the T/A when it comes to the OE trip pull, I propose an alternative solution.

Keep current bidding process, If a first officer is awarded a trip with a LCA and the trip is to be used for OE, call the first officer on the night before the trip drop and offer the following:

1. Allow the pilot to drop the trip completely. No credit/ no obligations.

2. If the pilot elects to keep the credit. The pilot will be obligated for recovery flying during the first 6 hours of the original trip. If not used the pilot will receive full credit for the trip and can W/S or G/S at their discretion.

3. During the recovery period the pilot will be the absolute last resort for scheduling prior to premium flying. The pilot will only be used behind all reserves and white slips.

4. OE trip removal will be no later than 24 hours prior to report. When contacted by scheduling the pilot will be given the options. They will also be told exactly how many reserves available and open trips are in the pot.

5. The pilot removed from OE will be allowed to request a specific trip in open time and awarded the trip ahead of white slips. The trip may not exceed the credit of the original trip and must also be over the same dates of the original trip. If the requested trip is less calendar days than the original trip this will satisfy any recovery obligations and the pilot will be released.

Again I am not in favor of the T/A's solution to OE trips.

The company has made it clear that this is a priority for them and I am only proposing an alternative solution that is fair to all parties.

Thoughts?