Originally Posted by
Sliceback
"It's being junior where PBS is a kick in the balls."
Have you used PBS as a junior guy? The junior guys I've spoken with said that PBS, in general, gives them the days off they want. Another guy said he's a minimum commute guy first and PBS provides that. And PBS generates more lines which allows guys the option of being a junior line holder vs being on reserve.
They've grumbled about PBS but have said they'd prefer to never go back to paper bidding.
I've used the system we are getting as a somewhat senior pilot (20%), as the bottom guy, and everything in between. If you're below 50-60% or so get used to the words "coverage day." I really hope we will have a system in place to ensure those junior to you didn't get your coverage day off.