Originally Posted by Brocc15 (Post 1953140)

So I have another question for you all. I was able to drop a 4 day trip and now there is a trip with a "q" next to it with another FO on it that I would like to pick up. However when I go to the Icrew swap board it does not show. How do I go about picking up this trip? Do I put in a white slip?

Originally Posted by LivingTheDream (Post 1953122)

Never have understood the entitlement mentality concerning those complaining about how others fly the contract...

Kudos to those who really learn their contract and fly it to maximum effect...

Due to my stagnant seniority, I've been dropping my entire schedule for over ten years and have been able to greatly improve my time off and pay... it sure has beaten ten years of flying all weekends, holidays and redeyes, that my seniority would have afforded me!

Advice for all newbies:

Learn section 23 backwards and forwards... this is the bread and butter of your every day working life. It really isn't difficult... just take it one sentence at a time.

Also, whenever you are getting ready to do something you haven't done for awhile, read and fully understand that section. I.e., bidding vacation, bidding an AE, etc... I flew with two FOs last year that missed their coast to coast paid moves because they didn't know a VD entitled them to said move... that cost them thousands of dollars!

Bottom line... fly your negotiated contract to maximum personal effect!

Bon Chance!

P.s., Removed quote because this really applied to several posters.

Originally Posted by LivingTheDream (Post 1953122)

Never have understood the entitlement mentality concerning those complaining about how others fly the contract...

Kudos to those who really learn their contract and fly it to maximum effect...

Due to my stagnant seniority, I've been dropping my entire schedule for over ten years and have been able to greatly improve my time off and pay... it sure has beaten ten years of flying all weekends, holidays and redeyes, that my seniority would have afforded me!

Advice for all newbies:

Learn section 23 backwards and forwards... this is the bread and butter of your every day working life. It really isn't difficult... just take it one sentence at a time.

Also, whenever you are getting ready to do something you haven't done for awhile, read and fully understand that section. I.e., bidding vacation, bidding an AE, etc... I flew with two FOs last year that missed their coast to coast paid moves because they didn't know a VD entitled them to said move... that cost them thousands of dollars!

Bottom line... fly your negotiated contract to maximum personal effect!

Bon Chance!

P.s., Removed quote because this really applied to several posters.

Originally Posted by LivingTheDream (Post 1953150)

Section 23... ws... if your number one requesting it, you'll get it on the noon pcs run.

Originally Posted by flycozter (Post 1953210)

I was just awarded a new jet, same base in this AE. I looked through the PWA, but I am a little unclear on when I will begin earning the new equipment's pay rate. When would I start getting the new aircraft's hourly rate?

Originally Posted by full of luv (Post 1953223)

When the training letter comes out it in a week or so, it will have your training date and your conversion date.

You will get paid your present aircraft rate until your conversion month flying. Depending on timing, you can sometimes get thru training quickly and be paid your current aircraft rate on IOE on your new aircraft flying.

Originally Posted by scambo1 (Post 1953105)

Mike,

How close are you to system plug captain?

Ghillis,

Same question.

Originally Posted by scambo1 (Post 1953225)

There are also bidding strategeries when you are in training to max pay.