Originally Posted by
BoyFromSouth
Not to change the subject but I have a reserve question.
I was awarded a reserve line in May, is there a way I can drop the whole month of reserve and just white slip on trips. I noticed that they have more than enough coverage all month long in my category.
Thanks,
BFS
I'm glad you brought this up, I have a friend that just converted back to the 767 from the 88 but I think it's too late for him unless scheduling grants it to him anyways.
But the answer to your question is found in the contract under PWA Section 23.D.19-20:
19. A pilot who has converted into a category, but is not bid-qualified, will be assigned an RQ line.
Exception: Such pilot may, at his option, be awarded a blank regular line commencing on the day following the actual completion of his OE, provided he notifies Crew Scheduling after completion of his training but before completion of his OE.
Note: An entry level pilot, upon completion of initial OE training (including transoceanic OE), is not eligible to be awarded a blank regular line.
20. A pilot holding a blank regular line may submit white slips and GSs for open time originating during that line. Such pilot will not receive:
a. a regular line guarantee, or
b. a rotation guarantee for a rotation that is removed due to a conflict with, or failure to complete, his OE(s).