Originally Posted by
Bluedriver
You misunderstand. When they removed the trigger they said they would make open time premium on an as-needed basis. They did it once during an irop shortly after they stole the trigger. Haven't done it since. It was used similar to how Delta uses green slips. Once. Haven't done it since as far as I know.
I understand that the company owns the premium trigger. Clearly they're happy enough right now to RSA their way through IROPs and the busy season. I think we both agree upon that point.
The point I'm trying to make, is that there is a ridiculous amount of slack built into reserve coverage. JFK 320 FO has had 20-30 reserves going unused nearly every day this month. I remember looking at the grid on Thanksgiving having over 40 unused reserves that day. There's definitely a better way to staff the operation.
A worthwhile CBA will definitely require increased staffing. Management will need to adjust to that reality. My unscientific analysis gives me the feeling there's some room to cover the need with our current staffing levels.
That being said, I share Bozo's concern that management needs to be concerned with staffing. Getting ahead of the curve would be smart. We'll have to wait and see how they prepare, if they do at all.
Originally Posted by
Bozo the pilot
I did hear that theyre adding 2 sims- I just worry theyll react after the problem exists instead of biting the bullet and being a little overstaffed to handle any new work rules with a CBA.
Agreed. It's not like they can increase the bid divisors by much more each month.