Pbs

[Noodles]

Thanks everyone for your answers. I haven't worked anywhere that had it, and was curious how everyone's experience with it has been.

 

[Junkflyer]

Your union must be in in the process, the parameters are everything. We have the ability to bid min, regular or max. Meaning we can fly 75-95+ hours per month by choice. Lots of other gotchas involved so whatever you agree to should be well researched. It is a huge benefit to the company so the pilot group should also reap some type of benefit for agreeing to it.

 

[711-24-7]

Loved it at my last airline (we had it negotiated to program it properly), can't wait to get it at my new employer (given if we negotiate the programing of PBS properly, not a good track record for negotiations here).....PBS love it! I have used it as reserve and a schd holder.

 

[Skywest Pylot]

That is the key...it depends on the contract language implemented surrounding it.

best ways to get a schedule as a pilot...

1. Well implemented PBS system including proper software and proper contract language.

2. Paper Bidding.

3. Dart board at pairing sheet.

4. Chickens walking on pairing sheet and watching where they crap.

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99. Your worst enemy picking your schedule for you.
100. Poorly implemented PBS system with cheapest software and no contractual protections.

#100 = SkyWest.