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Old 08-28-2009 | 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by brakechatter
They actually do this at USAir, T. They have full months of LC and SC. SC gets paid more than the long call lines do. I think like 5 hours more or something to that effect. They can also pass in seniority order, and keep a sort of RAW score. As an example, if a trip comes open, the senior pilot can pass on it if there are reserves available junior to them. If the reserve has a RAW score (the equivalent of our RAW score 10 points higher than the passer) they can pass it back or take it.

Now, what happens if they run out of short call pilots. That's the bad news of their system. A long call pilot can be put on short call for their whole block of long call days.

A trip is a trip, and should be paid the same regardless of reserve or line. DH is a DH, and should count for DPA. Reserve guarantee needs to be higher, and there should be some sort of seniority base to trip assignment. Restoration of reserve.

Oh, and the Vols need to be put on probation.

I also like the idea NWA had of LC and SC lines. SC line work less days. I think we could do that here too.

I also agree with Chatter. No more 76 seat jet. Yes, they can get 100 more but they need to be at or above 800 mainline jets to do that. (only about 30 more 70/76 seaters can be bought on the 3-1 rule to hit 255 anyway) The company has said they do not want any more of those jets, so let make them cap the 76 seat jets at 153.