Originally Posted by
tsquare
While what you say is true, I have never had a scheduler give me any grief if I simply explain to them that I am out of position or whatever, and cannot make a GS that did in fact meet my requirements. Logic really DOES take precedent their most of the time, and they realize that if they try to force you into a GS that you cannot make that they could wind up using a precious short call or going to some other heroic measure to cover the trip..
What they can do (and have in the past) is put a 'CPR' on your line. This stands for chief pilot review. In essence, that is a note to the CPO to call you in and explain why you are not following the contract. In their eyes, declining a GS that meets the parameters of your request is tantamount to a no show. The whole idea behind the automation for submitting slips is to reduce the workload (re: headcount) of the schedulers during IROPS when time is of the essence. They don't have time to call 50 pilots to cover one greenie. They are assuming that if the trip fits yours slip, then you are going to fly it. As its been said, its not a proffer.
I know it limits your universe of trips, but its best to put your required time to show as a preference on your slip. You don't want too many 'no shows' in your file as they do keep track. Last I heard, you get two for sure and three and you're out... over your career.