Originally Posted by
Bluediver
Was specifically trying to figure out where all these Green Day’s came from. Never said I don’t like DTZ, but it had to come at some expense. I wanted to know what that expense was. Now I know a majority have an option at the extreme expense of a minority.
Now I know where the disconnect is. I thought you knew our reserve rules.
DTZ doesn’t work unless we have our reserve rules and our grid rules. DTZ comes at the expense of the reserve pilots. Having experienced longer than normal reserve time, it was okay, but I also knew how to bid to maximize my time with my particular family set up.
DTZ on its own is worthless on its own. RPA has DTZ, but no one is dropping anything since reserve over there can drop and pick up OT.
Where I think we can improve is within 48 hours of a trip. Line pilots can’t pick up a trip within 48 hours. I’d be for having reserve pilots proffer for or have aggressive pick ups. This would allow for reserve pilots who want to work, work. And pilots who don’t want to work, can stay home (within reason, of course.)