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Flying
On a (somewhat) related note, I've been looking at the projected staffing 22D2 report (Pilot Resources and Scheduling, near the top on the right). It forecasts the number of pilots needed in September, and it shows a significantly smaller number than the February 22D3 below it (to the tune of 700 folks). Any experienced DAL guys know what to make of that? Is this the domestic cutback showing up? If so, why is it also reflected in the Intl categories (JFK ER, for instance)?
Thanks!
The 22D2 report is based on the minimum number of pilots to meet the contractual obligations for each category. The actual staffing for each (I believe is 22D3) is what you can plan each category to have in it. The 22D2 report is always lower since it is the minimum threshold required to meet our contract. The actual staffing will always be higher due to leaves, training, vacations, etc. In essence, the 22D2 report really means nothing to regular line pilots. The 22D3 is what we should be concerned with. I got this from Crew Planning a couple of days ago.