Originally Posted by
Adlerdriver
I realize OTP will probably be many pilot’s choice in this scenario, but I didn’t want to offer advice about what to choose. There are enough nuances and situation specific variables that I didn’t feel qualified to offer definitive advice one way or the other. If someone else has the capability feel free.
In my case, I was done flying for the month when I finished the extended trip, so no OTP then. I was going to training for the following ~3 months and wasn’t going to be able to use OTP. If that wasn’t the best choice, educate me, I’m all ears. Thanks.
You were done for the month so no OTP? I don't understand that part.
If you were not going to be able to pick up any flying in the next 3 months then it's a wash.
But if you were going to training for say upgrade. You could have selected OTP, for X hours. And if you finished upgrade in less then 3 months used those X OTP hours at your new Capt rate at 125%. 3 months after selecting OTP, they would deduct X hours at your FO rate. If that is too confusing, thank ALPA.