Originally Posted by
Yellowjersey
Is it difficult to drop trips from a line or reserve to regularly get 14d off in a row? If impossible, would 10 be plausible?
How much does seniority influence the ability to drop trips?
Is there a minimum required to fly on a monthly basis to maintain insurance coverage?
Basically I’m trying to ascertain whether it’s possible to be part time and improve QOL.
Thank you for replies.
As a probationary pilot, you not only need to meet the one year of probation requirement, you also need to have worked x number of days before probation ends. I don't remember the exact number of days.
As to what you want to accomplish, one can theoretically drop to zero hours per month and still keep benefits. Right now, there are zero hour lines being offered - it allows one to pick up open time to fill out their schedule.
There is also COLA offered to some fleets/seats. In normal times, this mostly occurs during slow months (post New Years, late fall).
So yes, it's not too difficult to get 14 days in a row off if you work the system. The more seniority you have in your fleet/seat, the easier it is.