Not sure if anyone has run into this yet, but seems as if the training center has come to rely on the 10-2 slot as a regular part of pilot training schedules. Just thought folks heading out to Denver should know the game and the rules.
First here's what the contract says:
9-F-5 The training periods in the flight simulator or cockpit procedures trainer, exclusive of briefand debrief, shall be conducted between the hours of 0600 and 2400 local time, which may be extended to 0200 when the scheduled training requirements in a particular Equipment type exceed the capabilities at the particular training center. The Company may only schedule a Pilot for training during the 2400 to 0200 time period without his concurrence if he cannot be scheduled to other available time slots. No evaluations shall be done during this extended training time without the concurrence of the Pilot.
Next the game . . .
Turns out what the training schedulers are doing is keeping sim sessions open during the day as a backup for when another sim breaks. So IF you are scheduled for 10-2 and IF you find there are sims open, but unused and being held in reserve then MAYBE you might call someone in ALPA or file a PDR. Be warned the sim sessions being held back often just don't appear in the schedule.
Anyways just thought folks should know.