Originally Posted by
ExAF
So now that we all have the secret decoder ring the bottom line is that the list is absolutely WORTHLESS in giving you a feel for where you stand in the list and your chances of getting assigned a rotation. GREAT! Did I mention I love the new DAL way of doing things?
Which is why the new Reserve system needs to become "Old" ASAP. Essentially, there is no transparency, and no value in seniority except for choosing days off. Even worse, the process for selecting a pilot among several who are legal, is often at the scheduler's discretion, depending on what Days of Availability grouping he/she wants to use.