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11-30-2019 | 05:57 PM

#31

Balker

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Originally Posted by GrillMaster

This is not accurate. It awards days off first, and then raps in order of preference/availability, so it may or may not be able to get you your first choice. YOU CANNOT always get a specific rap/improve your chances of getting a specific rap, just by not requesting certain days off, thats not how it works. It might help, but too many variables at play (seniority, Bids awarded prior to you, reserve need/grid, coverage awards etc) The PBS guys wont recommend what you suggested, not preferring days off, as it is not a surefire way to get a specific rap.
By not bidding for days off you are not helping yourself. Ask the PBS guys.

But yes, I agree it sucks the way it currently works as days off and raps are not awarded together.

Thanks for clarifying. I haven’t dealt with reserve after PBS and just recently began familiarizing myself with the system. That’s my big reason to keep bypassing upgrade.

11-30-2019 | 07:06 PM

#32

Shangri La

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From: Professional Button Pusher

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Originally Posted by BeechedJet

So in this case... the original post shouldn't say it's after taxes... I don't know why we're arguing my point.

Ah yup don’t know how I managed to miss that he claimed the numbers as post tax, my apologies, carry on.

11-30-2019 | 08:19 PM

#33

Mister

on reserve night/weekends

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From: A320 CA

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Originally Posted by DrDHD

17 days off in November and no calls for the X list or Y list. FO Based in Florida. Don’t ever count on premium trips to make ends meet! It’s nice when they call but there is zero guarantees. Plan on the base 72hrs on reserve or what ever your line value is.

Perhaps you didn't list yourself for this weekend? Or already have too much premium credit this year? I got called twice on Friday and once Saturday. Each time scheduling called they had a couple of trips to choose from.

11-30-2019 | 09:36 PM

#34

korg128

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How long to hold ord again? Also I can guarantee if you wanted fll or mco out if training you basically got it

12-01-2019 | 02:11 AM

#35

offmyrocker

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Originally Posted by Mister

Same for me. FLL FO very low on seniority list.

12-01-2019 | 06:11 AM

#36

DrDHD

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Originally Posted by Mister

Unfortunately I’m working the entire weekend. Sometimes it’s timing and luck I suppose! Glad there are calls going out!!!!

Last edited by DrDHD; 12-01-2019 at 06:28 AM.

12-01-2019 | 12:31 PM

#37

Qotsaautopilot

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Originally Posted by beverage

You cannot prioritize RAP over days off. By not selecting which days off you want you are simply allowing PBS to select them for you. THEN the system awards RAPs based on needs for the days you were awarded. It's a crapshoot for RAPs. Navblue in it's current state is completely incompatible with our reserve rules, I have questioned whether it is even contractually compliant. The union doesn't seem to care so I don't see anything changing.

At least a couple people understand how this works.

As long as folks senior to me are not bidding days off thinking it’s getting them their preferred rap it helps me get the days off I want I guess.

US: RAPs MATTER!!!

Navblue: suck it!!