Available Days
These so called 'A' days are infact defacto standby days.If CC resources become scarce on these days you can used to fill the void and assist in crewing an aircraft.This would destroy the remainder of your line.
You need to understand the mentality in Operations.They do not plan ahead effectively and operate on a "just in time' basis.Short term crisis management if you will.You are not considered to be a crew member with a life but rather a "unit of work".
PRA(personal roster adjustments)are rife as CC strive to balance home and work life.
When your employer offers no assistance in this regard you use the rules to provide the balance.
Your employer does not understand that this why sick leave amongst CC is high.
The new fatigue protocol will also help address this imbalance.
If you are fatigued and unable to perform your safety duties effectively write a safety hazard report.
In the company's own words this must be treated discretely,confidentially and sensitively.
With rosters of 240 hours 'fatigue' will become both your friend and enemy