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02-15-2012, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Delta1067
Yes and no. Short call start times are a big wild card. Last week the most senior guy in the bucket had a raw of 10 due to 2 short calls. He was the 3am guy and got called at 4am for a 7am show for a 5 day trip. There were several junior guys on short call who were also good for a 5 day trip but their SC contact time didn't start until 8-10am so guess who got the trip, yup, the most senior guy. I could give you a dozen more examples where a senior guy will fly before a junior guy but I am late to meet my girl for happy hour. Again, bucket is just a tie breaker if all else is equal.
02-15-2012, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by forgot to bid
Youre right in the sense that SC is a wild card. When SC assignments become seniority based it will be less wild. But some swear if you have AM you never get called, some say PM never gets called, but there is no way to know what will transpire in a day.
I get called on both. SC is SC and if there are no WS or Out of base WS you will get called.
02-15-2012, 04:57 PM
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I'm looking at a layover at the (deleted) Courtyard. In the comments of the rotation it says "overblock status." What does this mean? Should I bring some bedbug fumigation paraphernalia?
Last edited by 80ktsClamp; 02-15-2012 at 05:08 PM. Reason: no specific hotel names please...
02-15-2012, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by More Bacon
I'm looking at a layover at the (deleted) Courtyard. In the comments of the rotation it says "overblock status." What does this mean? Should I bring some bedbug fumigation paraphernalia?
But by all means, any college football blabber is completely legit.
02-15-2012, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Delta1067
The bucket system is nothing more than a tie breaker. There are still a bunch of random variables that determine who gets assigned trips. Some of the most senior pilots have the highest raw scores while some of the most junior pilots have the lowest raw scores. The raw bucket only breaks a tie so if you are senior bidding reserve with the hopes of not flying good luck, you will need it.
Originally Posted by Express pilot
Wrong Chewbacca, raw 0-80 the junior guy in your group of days gets the trip. Its hard to get a trip if you have 10-12 guys ahead of you everyday of the week.
02-15-2012, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by hockeypilot44
I flew my first 2 reserve days in January, then I didn't fly again. In February under new system, I flew my first 9 days. Now I probably won't fly again as I'm in bucket 2. I'd say that's a significant change. I am now going to avoid reserve at all cost. Unfortunately, I won't be senior enough to do that for about 3-4 years unless I bid NYC.
02-15-2012, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by hockeypilot44
I flew my first 2 reserve days in January, then I didn't fly again. In February under new system, I flew my first 9 days. Now I probably won't fly again as I'm in bucket 2. I'd say that's a significant change. I am now going to avoid reserve at all cost. Unfortunately, I won't be senior enough to do that for about 3-4 years unless I bid NYC.
no need to fret--DALPA is on our side.
02-15-2012, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
Says the march lineholder with 18 days off, 73 hours of credit and only 3 commutes.
Originally Posted by More Bacon
Sounds like you were enjoying some significant out-of-seniority QOL for many years.
no need to fret--DALPA is on our side.
no need to fret--DALPA is on our side.
02-15-2012, 05:37 PM
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Distance Learning ?
For the gurus,
My seniority has returned me to the mighty mad dog after a brief (3 month) stint on the 800. Got the training letter, but it didn't mention 90 differences training so I'm trying to track down if I need to complete it, again. I remember there being somewhere in i- or e-crew where you could check distance learning "assigned but not completed" but it escapes me now. Can anyone point me to it?
Thanks!
My seniority has returned me to the mighty mad dog after a brief (3 month) stint on the 800. Got the training letter, but it didn't mention 90 differences training so I'm trying to track down if I need to complete it, again. I remember there being somewhere in i- or e-crew where you could check distance learning "assigned but not completed" but it escapes me now. Can anyone point me to it?
Thanks!
02-15-2012, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by hockeypilot44
Maybe I just learned how to work the system. The system has now changed and is harder to work for junior pilots.
Fast forward 20 years (assuming we're all still here). Do you still want the junior pilot to be able to "work the system" at your expense?
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