I think it is outdated and unfair - the flights have got to be manned regardless peoples desires and wants......
I'm sure that a new system could achieve a consistency over the '900hours issue' as surely without a fixed line there will be more flexibilty and the rostering could become 'leaner' in that respect.
The cabin crew have a mixed roster with a 'preference bid' which probably accounts for 30-50% of achieved.
Its not destination only , its based on trip types etc....
There are many junior pilots who do week after week of the cr*p that nobody else wants to do.
Conversely , i (only) once did a Buenos Aires (when it was £££) and the Captain was operating there 4 times a month
Surely that is unfair and also means that in terms of the essential 'airfield familiarisations' he was operating solely to one place
He was a * too !
Maybe it is time for a review.........
Nice style Top Bunk
I'm alright jack
