Pilots are type A. We like to be in control of our lives and our schedules.

Loss of schedule integrity and rescheduling language, PBS, loss of reserve drops and new vacation bidding will all change our lives.

The unintended consequences of these changes will result in more sick calls, fatigue calls and an increase in intermittent FMLA.

At my former regional airline with similar work rules the motto was "a good schedule is only a sick call away."

Sadly, the work rules of this TA are eerily similar to a regional contract.