The problem you guys will face is with PBS. It’s very simple, company will set a credit window, let’s say 78-88 hours per month. You will not be able to bid above the pre-set credit. As far as previous month going into the new month, the previous month credit will be subtracted from the pre-set credit (88 hrs). So when you bid PBS system will see credit from the previous month and will NOT let you bid any conflict (117 or contractual). Picking trips up? Highly doubtful as PBS will build you the most efficient line poissible. PBS is a “company optimizer”.

Ex: AA PBS (MIA 737) window was set to 72-86 hours, with average schedule of 79..