Originally Posted by
FullThrust
While I agree it sucks, it is not a “clear violation”.
The guys below him didn’t have the same number of days availability. Hence, CS will (and can per our contract) that he was assigned rap2 due to coverage requirements.
Here is the excerpt from Section 12 B
Pilots may submit a preference for a RAP during daily reserve open time proffering. Crew Scheduling will assign RAPs in seniority order BASED ON:
a) availability of the rap
b) coverage requirements
c) FAR legality
d) pilot’s preference
(IMO!)
Your point on coverage availability only stands if the junior pilot below has less days off then you. You are good for two and the junior pilot is good for one so CS assigned you a RAP 2 and the junior pilot a RAP 1 when you proffered for a RAP 1.
Also a pre assigned RAP wasn't assigned based on coverage availability it was pre assigned.