porkchopexpress

I just checked my settings because I couldn't remember if I was opted in or out. I'm opted in for "next bid month" but the "current bid month" is opted out and can't be changed. I haven't messed with these settings since I hired on. Why can't the current bid month settings be modified? If they can, how do I unlock it?

A320fumes

It’s changed several times without Pilot input. Mine remains un-changeable as well. Don’t think I’ll be wasting too much time on it though. Almost everything is available with a little research in ezccs. If one really has an issue with another Pilot’s schedule, call him or your Rep.
I once had to fire one of my best grievance Reps for posting a Pilots schedule on the forums, in the pursuit of “transparency “. Unfortunately, he looked at that Pilot’s schedule and got it all wrong.
Hailing from Newark, most times I just mind my fckng business and only interject where I see I can help. If you do choose to check another Pilot’s schedule, as is your right, keep in mind that the company will know that you did. Be sure to speak with your Rep before you go nuclear


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fadec

I used it during COVID to figure out if the reserves ahead of me weren't landings current. I also used it to see the quantity and quality of work actually going to reserves, which differs quite a bit from what's in open time.

Buck Rogers

DAL guy here...I thought we could....at least we used to be able to block it. As far as ...."There is absolutely no reason for checking, or the desire to check another Pilot’s schedule. " In addition to the numerous valid reasons cited previously, I would also check the schedules of people +/- 10 or so people from me when considering a bid via the vacancy bid. I would also do this for winter/summer due to shifts in flying(international) throughout the year. Many times what is shown as their schedule as initially bid/awarded was nothing like what was actually flown. I am truly baffled by the UAL lack of "sunshine" on even the most mundane things. At Delta, we can also see what the pilot bid for his monthly PBS bid. So if someone junior got the days off you wanted, you can see how he bid to do that(maybe it was a special reserve line bid). Additionally , there is virtually no clarity to your nonrev listing once the flight has departed. At DAL we can look back for 24 hours and see, by name and DOH, who got on and what priority they used (precludes gate agent shenanigans) ...at UAL once that flight has departed, good luck trying to find out why you got left behind when you thought you would get a seat.

Why do I GAS? Why am I putting this out there? This is not a richard measuring contest. I have a pilot kid at UAL and I am constantly amazed at the differences in the two airlines with information availability. I would like it to be better for my uses (nonrev) and so my kid can have better QOL by having more info. I will also say, I find your PBS bidding rules to very limiting as far as telling it what your desires are. The monthly PBS bidding matrix at DAL provides infinitely (almost unlimited) more opportunities to tell it exactly what you desire( this preserves seniority a bit better) In addition to reserve rules (and abuse by schedulers because they can) there are things that need improvement, and pattern bargaining is the easiest way to do that. (provided you know what other alternatives are)

One more observation if I may. Information availability. Seems like the union had the same logic about ,"why do we need more info"? No contract poll or survey for 4 1/2 tumultuous years prior to the Tumi TA? Seems like they had the mindset of A320..."There is absolutely no reason for checking polling, or the desire to checkpoll/survey..."

elmetal

Let's think about a good reason as to why viewing schedules is a good thing:

Scenario 1: You're a midpack NBFO looking to potentially go 756 or WBFO. You will likely be on reserve, or close to the Gline (based on PBS data). You think: How badly are the reserves being used anyway?


Answer: Seeing the schedules.

Scenario 2: You're a WBFO thinking "hmm. I could go NBCA since I live in base, I don't mind being on reserve, but how much are they working/crediting really? It's important for my financial and life planning"


Answer: See everyone's schedule.


Information is power and with the information people can make their own life decisions without having to bog down not only this forum but the FB one as well with questions like "can a 777 EWR FO PM me I have questions about xyz"

and you're now making life decisions based on one, two, three, maybe 4 guys experiences when you could have a look at all of their experiences and make the most informed decision possible, because as we all know if your decision wasn't the best one, it's 2 years of the new life...

A320fumes

All of this information comes out in the bid awards correct? Probably will give you a better picture of the base seniority climate.

Just for clarification. I’m not in favor or against schedule blocking. I’ve just personally seen it go very wrong. I’ve never had the desire or need to check another Pilot’s schedule outside of doing ALPA work


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Wilfortina

I have just those questions sometimes!
how do I actually see others schedules?

fadec

We are ALPA. Ensuring contract compliance is a team effort. We're not going to PDR every trip we don't get, are we? Transparency is essential. No special privilege!!!

elmetal

Crew companion (desktop mode), category schedule.


You can go into your options and change your BES to look at other categories. To plan a move to new base or aircraft.

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elmetal

Sure, awarded schedules come out.

How is reserve usage... That changes from originally awarded.


I see G line holder had to work this this this per PBS. But he or she was able to make all these changes and this is the final product of what's expected. Etc.



You can see more than just what's awarded. You can see how the schedules have changed as the month went on. From trips getting messed up to trip swaps, reserve assignments etc.


All things that are pretty important to make an educated decision when changing aircraft and/or base. Beyond the tribal knowledge of "hey guys what's 756 SFO like"

Then you get "I was 756 SFO for 3 years back in 2014 and this is my experience"

While that's nice, that's only a part of the picture.

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