Originally Posted by
GogglesPisano
Unfortunately they have no more priority than a regular PD
Generally true, but see next point:
Originally Posted by
GogglesPisano
5) If you can't use them by DEC 31 they are put into your VACA bank which means they have even less value (although I've heard you can still try to use them prior to the new VACA year.)
True. Different mechanism, though: you make the drop via normal PCS, then call Crew Scheduling to have them manually place your PB(s) over the day(s) in question.
One big difference, ref the previous point: From 1 Jan - 31 Mar, you can cover an APD with a PB. That's obviously only a one-shot (per year) deal, but could be significant if you are struggling with capped days....
Originally Posted by
GogglesPisano
Absolutely a fantastic resource. Either things change from one class to another, or you were full from the firehose
, but indoc is where I first heard of the SRH (and the PBS Gouge, the other "must read")....