Juniority, May 17th, 2010

Ever since I started to journal my bids I have really noticed how little I knew about how the flying works. It seems few people do. Each month there is little consistency in COS. In fact, the only consistency we currently have are the Chicago round-trip locals. On top of that, COS flying seems to rotate around how many crew members we have each month. Any time people transfer out we are reduced little by little. I haven't documented the staffing numbers because I used to believe that had little impact on COS. I have come to notice that even the slightest change can make a monumental difference in the flying we're given. Funny enough, even with positive changes, like the IAD - COS start-up, there still hasn't been much progress in the amount of flying COS is given. What's more is that there is an average of three out of domicile crews, a night, staying in COS. That is rather frustrating. It is also something I hope to combat if I am elected as a SIA representative. However, with SIA there are more pressing matters which must be confronted first. Either way, I hope to be a catalyst for positive change.

I have made a few charts to better illustrate how the flying changes month to month. Be advised, this material may not be suitable for all readers as the flying changes violently and sometimes without cause.