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Old 08-29-2017 | 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnUtah
How is the schedule at Via these days?
Improving every month. If it hadn't been for Harvey getting me some extra time off, I would have worked 22 days this month... but only by choive(was looking for the money).

Next month I am scheduled for 12 days on the road and an additional 4 on reserve. The FO's are not as happy with their scheduling as the Captains. Unfortunately the company hasnt learned that we are not competitive for FO's on pay or benefits. Their stance is still that home basing is worth $10k a year.

My concern is that they will find more flying for us to do and won't staff up for it preemptively.
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