Originally Posted by
Superpilot92
Most airlines dont assign you anything, you bid it. What if said airline closes bases on regular bases? What if said airline moves your aircraft out of said base? What if they get rid of that aircraft and you're forced to bid into something else at a different base? This isnt like normal jobs with an office building in a city that wont change. Our jobs are unlike any other job in this country. Closest thing to it would be the military and switching bases and the government pays for the moves. Do you think the airlines are going to pay to move pilots every time something changes? Its cheaper for the companies to just let people commute and attempt to make it as easy as possible to do so.
Most airlines dont assign you anything, you bid it.
No kidding. And since you can only hold what your seniority dictates, then that is an assignment.
What if said airline closes bases on regular bases?
Find a new job -most airlines that play "musical domicile" usually don't pay well enough to put up with their b.s. anyway.
What if said airline moves your aircraft out of said base?
Bid another airplane and/or seat - if possible.
What if they get rid of that aircraft and you're forced to bid into something else at a different base?
Part of playing the game.
All of your points are valid and realistic. However, that is part of the job and most of us understand and accept that when we take the job. I'm not anti-commute, I'm just saying the responsibility to make it to work on time rests with the individual - that is true in ALL professions.