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10-08-2016, 05:46 PM

#1211

Bozo the pilot

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Posts: 2,594

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Originally Posted by soakingpilot

just curious but is there a real negative to flying the 190 for JB other than the lower pay? Schedules? Can you upgrade to the bus when a spot opens up?

Airbus hands down-especially if you want JFK.

10-09-2016, 10:10 AM

#1212

say again

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Position: CA

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What's the difference between a vda and rtf? Couldn't really find a clear explanation.

10-09-2016, 11:59 AM

#1213

Chrisx2

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Posts: 79

VDA - voluntary day off assignment. You're the last resort. If they call, you don't have to answer. If you do answer, you have to accept the assignment. You'll be paid at 190%. RTF - request to fly. You'll be called before the reserves (I believe, someone correct me if I'm wrong). You don't have to accept the assignment. Pays at straight pay.

10-09-2016, 12:03 PM

#1214

say again

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Originally Posted by Chrisx2

Perfect, thanks.

10-09-2016, 08:29 PM

#1215

WhiteHammer

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Posts: 155

Quote:

Originally Posted by say again

What's the difference between a vda and rtf? Couldn't really find a clear explanation.

Both lead to under staffing, lower wages, and a delayed and below industry average contract. So not much of a difference.

10-10-2016, 04:40 AM

#1216

Chicken Taco

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Originally Posted by WhiteHammer

Both lead to under staffing, lower wages, and a delayed and below industry average contract. So not much of a difference.

VDA at least allows you to extort additional cash for your efforts. RTF is more like RSA, you're just running in with your hand up asking for the abuse to continue.

10-10-2016, 08:44 AM

#1217

Tom a Hawk

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Joined APC: Mar 2011

Position: 190CA

Posts: 726

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Originally Posted by WhiteHammer

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Silence is Golden.

10-10-2016, 09:10 AM

#1218

say again

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Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteHammer

Both lead to under staffing, lower wages, and a delayed and below industry average contract. So not much of a difference.

That wasn't my question

10-10-2016, 09:32 AM

#1219

Chrisx2

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Posts: 79

He should change his name to BrokenRecord.

10-10-2016, 05:36 PM

#1220

coopervane

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Joined APC: Feb 2007

Position: At JBLU

Posts: 337

Well....so much for being off RSV on the Bus. Back on for Nov. been here more than 2 years.

Not sure what's going on. Higher reserve numbers required?