Originally Posted by
FlyJSH
No, they shouldn't go away. If you don't like them, don't bid them. Leave them alone for those of us who like them.
Amen! I will admit work rules make or break CDOs, but if you live in base (or have a contract that provides day rooms for CDO line holders) and make sure you get plenty of rest during the day time, there is absolutely nothing wrong with a CDO and I'd actually prefer them.
The problem arises with pilots who refuse or are unable to sleep during the day time or when scheduling changes a morning or afternoon reserve to CDO reserve last minute. Thankfully we have rules now preventing this.