Originally Posted by
Meme In Command
I don't see how hiring more magically fixes this issue with the way things currently work. The first PCS run will just have a some more blue and a few more super senior guys will be able to drop their whole schedules. Great, now we're back to all black days by the noon PCS run. One occasional one off blue days here and there.
There are several issues to address, but the most significant one is the company's decision to pre-post rest periods on all RES schedules before the first PCS run. This practice destroys coverage and negatively impacts the quality of life for everyone. If 80% of the month was blue, even middle-of-the-road senority could adjust their schedules more freely. This would allow senior pilots who drop their "good trips" to leave opportunities for junior pilots to pick up and or swap. With adequate staffing, there would be more blue opportunities for everyone.