Income and schedule new pilots
11-30-2019 | 05:57 PM
#31
Gets Weekends Off
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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.
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.
11-30-2019 | 07:06 PM
#32
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From: Professional Button Pusher
11-30-2019 | 08:19 PM
#33
on reserve night/weekends
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From: A320 CA
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.
12-01-2019 | 02:11 AM
#35
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From: Barbie Jet Radio Operator
12-01-2019 | 06:11 AM
#36
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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
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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.
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!!
