Originally Posted by BCan

First time going through an IQ from my initial aircraft...some bidding questions based on my PWA/forum reading.

I start IQ on Feb 5th, runs through end of Feb, PBS has my pro-rated credit at 65:25. PBS has the lower LCW at 70:30 for my current category.

Questions:
1) Since I’m 5 hours short of the LCW, I need to bid for the first 5 days of the bid period?
2) Any reason/benefit to bid a line vs. reserve?
3) I’d prefer to have those first 5 days off, and I do have the optional 2 days off per the contract - so I’m really on the hook for the first 3 days...could I bid reserve and request x-days?

I’m perplexed/surprised that my PBS calendar is full from the 5th onward - yet my PWA interpretation is that I need to bid/work...am I missing something?

Thanks for the help!