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01-15-2013, 08:43 AM

#120021

scambo1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jughead

**Disclaimer**

I should know more about PBS than I do. I'm junior, and as such, usually just accept the fact that I will have a crappy schedule and not get the days off that I want.

However, I don't understand the reasons many people junior to me get a line, and I'm on reserve again. I even have a coveted February vacation.
I called the PBS help line and it went straight to VM.

If anyone has any thoughts, I'd love to hear them.

Thanks

If you're junior, keep your bid super simple, 3-4 lines of bidding maximum.

01-15-2013, 08:43 AM

#120022

Sink r8

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Joined APC: Jun 2009

Posts: 5,113

For me, the value of the TA was in the upgauging, and mainline growth. That's where I'm going to ultimately judge the value, or lack thereof, in this agreement. That's the piece of the puzzle that remains dynamic, and worthy of discussion. I knew the pay increases going in, and so did the other Yes voters. But if those payrates start jumping around on their own accord, contrary to the TA numbers, then let's by all means discuss it. Because at that point, it will be news.

01-15-2013, 08:48 AM

#120023

forgot to bid

veut gagner à la loterie

Joined APC: Apr 2008

Position: Light Chop

Posts: 23,286

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnso29

What about 320 & M88 guys displaced to the 7er and 73N?

What's a 320?

01-15-2013, 08:56 AM

#120024

forgot to bid

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Position: Light Chop

Posts: 23,286

Quote:

Originally Posted by scambo1

If you're junior, keep your bid super simple, 3-4 lines of bidding maximum.

Just a quick review of the PBS bidding system...

Quote:

Originally Posted by forgot to bid

This is you when you bid your big dreams bid...

This is PBS patiently (until 1800 on the 11th) waiting for your big dreams bid...

This is you, after PBS ran your big dreams bid...

So people don't ask me, what is the best way to bid if you don't consider yourself senior? Do this:

1. Start Pairings
2. Whatever you want me to fly.
3. Start Reserve
4. Whenever you want me to work.
5. Submit Bid.

01-15-2013, 09:06 AM

#120025

DLpilot

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Joined APC: Mar 2008

Posts: 758

Quote:

Originally Posted by scambo1

If you're junior, keep your bid super simple, 3-4 lines of bidding maximum.

On the other hand, you can get better trips as a junior guy by being more specific. I think everyone senior to me needs to simplify their bidding.

. You make a good point though.

I would say that the PBS guys are very helpful. Just do not wait until the last day to call them. I have also used the PBS inquiry form on deltanet. It seemed to be helpful in understanding why I did not get something. Plenty of tools available to help. Now, that double unstacking is something that I will never understand.

01-15-2013, 09:11 AM

#120026

tsquare

No longer cares

Joined APC: Mar 2008

Position: 767er Captain

Posts: 12,109

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sink r8

Hey Seamonster, not arguing with you, but if you're hanging your hat on comparing the Jan 15th paychecks, you're not actually looking at the 2013 rate. You need to get to the February 15 paycheck to make your point.

Germans?

"Forget it, he's rolling"

01-15-2013, 09:11 AM

#120027

DLpilot

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Posts: 758

Quote:

Originally Posted by seamonster

Sorry. I was only trying to say compare pays tubs regarding the Social Security tax increase. All the other numbers come from the contract, compensation section.

The social security tax has nothing to do with the effects of this new PWA. I agree with you on your other points though. I think a lot of these new efficiencies are creating a leaner work force.

01-15-2013, 09:16 AM

#120028

tsquare

No longer cares

Joined APC: Mar 2008

Position: 767er Captain

Posts: 12,109

Quote:

Originally Posted by forgot to bid

Just a quick review of the PBS bidding system...

So people don't ask me, what is the best way to bid if you don't consider yourself senior? Do this:

1. Start Pairings
2. Whatever you want me to fly.
3. Start Reserve
4. Whenever you want me to work.
5. Submit Bid.

THAT'S MY BID!!!!! And I still get nothing...

Typical Barn grad... copying someone else's paper.

01-15-2013, 09:19 AM

#120029

johnso29

Moderator

Joined APC: Oct 2006

Position: B757/767

Posts: 13,088

Quote:

Originally Posted by forgot to bid

What's a 320?

What's a 7ER?

01-15-2013, 09:21 AM

#120030

johnso29

Moderator

Joined APC: Oct 2006

Position: B757/767

Posts: 13,088

Quote:

Originally Posted by DLpilot

The social security tax has nothing to do with the effects of this new PWA. I agree with you on your other points though. I think a lot of these new efficiencies are creating a leaner work force.

Efficiencies that were just implemented which of we haven't seen the results of yet?