Perhaps it is merely time that the thread moved on and discussed something worthwhile.
OK : How about shift patterns ?
I understand that some shift patterns have been proposed for the Units about to commence NPAS in October.
I don't think they have actually been agreed or officially sanctioned ( yet ),
so I guess it would be OK to discuss them.
I 'm sure there are lots of thoughts out there to be shared ....
I'll kick off with one to do with shift handovers.
Apparantly it is "essential" to have a proper hand from Pilots and "TFO's" from one shift to the next,
and that allowing an overlap period of 15 minutes at the start and end of each shift would seem like a good idea.
For those Units NOT covering the full 24 hour shift pattern,
where the hours worked can be manipulated to some extent,
this could be achievable, but what about a Unit that operates 24 hours a day ?
I understand that shift paterns for 24 Hr Units are still being developed,
and have not yet been proposed or circulated,
but if those Units are currently working 12 hour shifts, it it feasible / desirable / allowable
to add 15 minues to the start and end- making a 12 and a half hour shift ?
Would they need to go to 3 shifts per day instead of 2,
drastically altering their current working hours, and requiring MORE staff ?
