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It has nothing to do with the TA. It has more to do with implementation of LOA 29 and the schedulers learning curves, which they are overcoming. A year ago we were utilizing twice as many reserves as planned. Part of the issue was reserve base utilization and the other part was breaking trips up, when that was not necessarily required. They have worked in these two areas and as a result, reserves are working more in line with where the company wants their utilization.

I actually wasn't implying it was related to the new contract, although I can understand how it seemed that way. I was just expressing my suprise to how many more pilots are required in JUL/AUG. The utilization of reserves in those 2 months compared to the rest of the year is much higher. I suppose vacation plays a large part in that, as well as higher block hours. But it's still suprising to me.

johnso29

07-23-2012 01:37 PM

Scheduling Question

I was considering a Swap with the Pot for a spill trip at the end of August. But I'm curious about whether it's pay protected or not. On Day 3 of 4 there was a charter repo leg that now shows CXD. So what will happen? A DH to DTW to finish the trip? A reroute to something different for less credit? If they alter the trip, do I still get the original spill credit for the Sep bid period?

Cycle Pilot

07-23-2012 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis90 (Post 1234110)

My goal is to get a line and never be on reserve as a commuter again. I wouldn't mind at all if I lived in domicile, which we all know is a choice, right?

The trips are so bad on the 320 in NY, that I'm thinking about bidding reserve. I commute from the West Coast and almost none of the trips are commutable on either end. I had more time at home when I was on reserve!

dalad

07-23-2012 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by johnso29 (Post 1234237)

Once a trip is on your line that is the minimum for what you will get paid.

Elvis90

07-23-2012 04:48 PM

Jughead & I finished our CQ together today! We didn't know we were each APC-ers until I showed him & the instructor my iPad with Goodreader on it. I showed him the search function and he saw "Bill Lumberg" in the search section, because I searched our seniority list, then he said "He's a douchbag!", and I said, "Yes he is, and what's your member name?". Then I asked him, do you know FTB? CQ complete!

Elvis90

07-23-2012 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Cycle Pilot (Post 1234239)

In ATL on the 88, I've worked every single reserve day in June & July. I'm sure August will be the same, but the wintertime is a different story.

Wingnutdal

07-23-2012 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis90 (Post 1234313)

is his forehead that big in real life?

CAAC ATP

07-23-2012 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis90 (Post 1234314)

In ATL on the 88, I've worked every single reserve day in June & July. I'm sure August will be the same, but the wintertime is a different story.

Sounds like last summer in MSP on the 320. Elvis, you should have stuck it out on the bus and then you would be in wonderful NYC with all your other classmates! :p

Elvis90

07-23-2012 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Wingnutdal (Post 1234316)

is his forehead that big in real life?

No...but he is very tall, and a great golfer!

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