Originally Posted by
Andy
Stepping back for a moment, why do changes to the reserve system have to be gives and takes? I'd like to know from schedulers' points of views ways to make the system better for them while enhancing reserve life. If there are changes that can improve the company's reliability while having a positive impact on pilots' reserve lives, they could be implemented by a LOA rather than having to wait until the next contract.
I agree with your sentiment, from what I can tell it seems like all the comms between the CO and pilot group are across the contract negotiating table. Tough to figure out mutually beneficial arrangements this way. A more open back and forth without the pressure of trying to reach a contract might actually yield unexpected improvements. For example, if we knew hows and whys of SC/FSB manning maybe we could suggest a system we all like better than the current one.