Originally Posted by
alfaromeo
First, I don't think Delta will ever go to satellite basing due to the dynamic nature of their scheduling and huge variety of aircraft they have right now. That said, how do satellite bases impact staffing?
There are two drivers of pilot staffing, total pilot credit hours (block, deadhead, credit time, etc.) and the staffing model. Unless satellite bases impact one or other of those variables then the impact on staffing is nil.
Depends on the language that is agreed upon.
In a previous incarnation, the company wanted us to sit reserve for free one day prior to your trip report. That affected reserve staffing (there were no reserves) and reduced deadhead by a LOT. Both big staffing issues. Thus my statement about limitations that the company will probably not agree to in a LOA.