Originally Posted by
MagPBS
Really? You're such the expert what do you use? Are you going to claim SkyWest's global solution is better? How about United's point based system.
NavTech's version is pilot centric. It's goal is to give as many pilots as possible a bid that they want. That's not how global solution packages work.
PBS works exceptionally well for those WHO BOTHER TO LEARN HOW TO USE IT. I can tell you from experience the number of new pilots who KNOW how to use the software properly at Mesa is exceptionally low.
At my place of employment we use line bidding. Bidding closes at noon and bang I have a schedule within the hour. Within how long of when the bids close do you get the awards there at Mesa?? I bet it's a while so the company can massage it for their best interest. Again I feel bad for you guys over there... What an aweful place