Originally Posted by FDXLAG

It is a loophole in the contract. The company says we are overmanned but in reality they are playing games with reserves and manning throughout the fleets. They create an overmanning in some seats and undermanning in others. There is no excuse for monthly guarantee at one base of 73 hours and 120 hours at another base other than company mismanagement or greed.

So yes it is a good deal for the expat guys, but at the expense of someone else.