Originally Posted by OneDayCloser

I agree with the premise that relying on premium flying for a paycheck is problematic and not guaranteed. I disagree with the idea that a senior pilot could simply WS. I’ve had two in-base WS bypassed this month that weren’t offered as GS and went out as IA instead. The WS were in at least a week prior to the trips in question and there are no rest, 117 or PWA violations, so it seems the coverage ladder was simply bypassed. I’ve had a pilot assist case in for it but still awaiting a response.