ARTICLE 36 - SCHEDULING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
36-1 MONTHLY SCHEDULE CONSTRUCTION AND BIDDING [02:20]
36-2 RELEASE OF SCHEDULES [06:21]
36-3 MONTHLY SCHEDULING WINDOW [12:02]
36-4 MONTHLY SCHEDULING PERIODS [13:08]
36-5 MINIMUM DAYS OFF [13:50]
36-6 PAIRING LENGTH AND SECTORS [18:16]
36-7 MAXIMUM CONSECUTIVE DAYS ON DUTY [19:58]
36-8 MAXIMUM MONTHLY CREDIT HOURS [21:36]
36-9 DUTY PERIOD CALCULATIONS [22:52]
36-10 MAXIMUM PLANNED DUTY PERIODS [24:39]
36-11 EXTENSIONS OF DUTY PERIODS [28:34]
36-12 INFLIGHT CREW REST [41:14]
36-13 MINIMUM REST AT BASE [47:55]
36-14 MINIMUM REST AWAY FROM BASE [49:32]
36-15 RED-EYE SCHEDULING PARAMETERS [1:01:25]
36-16 NOTIFICATION OF DELAY AT BASE PRIOR TO PAIRING REPORT [1:02:20]
36-17 NOTIFICATION OF DELAY AWAY FROM BASE DURING A LAYOVER [1:06:52]
36-18 REASSIGNMENT [1:09:46]
36-19 NOTIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT WHILE ON A LAYOVER [1:21:52]
36-20 SHIFT TRADES [1:25:20]
36-21 RETURN TO DUTY (RTD) RESERVE [1:33:06]
36-22 RETURN TO DUTY FROM SICK LEAVE [1:34:34]
36-23 RETURN TO DUTY WITH SCHEDULING ASSIGNED (NOT INCLUDING SICK LEAVE) [1:36:10]
36-24 RETURN TO DUTY WITH NO SCHEDULE ASSIGNED [1:39:30]
36-25 STAND-UP DUTY PERIOD [1:41:12]
36-26 COMPANY OPEN TIME PAIRINGS [1:43:02]
36-27 DRAFTING [1:45:30]
36-28 VOLUNTARY PAIRING DROPS [1:50:34 ]
36-29 BOOKING OFF FATIGUED [1:51:05]
36-30 TURN TIMES OF FLIGHTS DURING A DELAY OR IROP [1:52:20]
36-31 BOOKING OFF MID-PAIRING [1:53:34]
36-32 POST DUTY PERIOD GROUND DELAYS [1:54:18]
36-33 CREW COMPLIMENT [1:55:32]
**For a breakdown of RIGs and how they are applied, please watch Roadshow #3**
Q: Are we still using WINGS?
A: We will continue to use wings at this time.
Q: Why did the Minimum Days Off change from 13 to 12?
A: This is just a minimum. Previously days off were based on 4.5hr/day, and we have moved towards industry standard of 4hr/day.
Q: In the section about trading it mentions you are not allowed to excessively trade your shifts away. This is concerning because "excessive" could mean a lot of different things to different people. Can you provide some clarity as to what the unions interpretation of this point is?
A: The intent of this clause is to ensure members aren’t dropping entire schedules consistently so that they can maintain flight benefits without having to work. As with any area of the Tentative Agreement, this language is bound to its intent at the time it was negotiated. We will always mention that if you have extenuating circumstances in your life, or if for some reason you do need an excessive amount of time off because of things going on at home, with family, etc, that you should reach out to your Union for help navigating this. There may be times when you require an extended leave, and there are other resources available that may allow you to do this, rather than resorting to dropping your entire schedule without communicating the need for time off to the employer. Contact us, and we can help you find the best approach, whether that is a LOA, accommodation, or government-approved leave.
Q: According to 36-20.06 shift trades shall only be approved between Cabin Crew Members who have the same classification and aircraft qualifications. Can a CM pick up from a CCM?
A: We did have a conversation with the Company regarding this. At present time, the answer to that is technically no. We are in the process of working on it - the Company has said that if the new pay system has the ability to automatically track this, that they will make every effort to allow this for CMs. We have 12 months until Rainmaker is implemented. Currently they don’t have a system, it is done through excel spreadsheets.
Q: 36-12.03 refers to WB flights blocked 8 hours. Is this 8 hours considered scheduled, or planned block on the flight plan?
A: The intent in bargaining language is not related to day-of operation. It would be the block time. Anytime you see something that says “block time” in the agreement it would refer to the scheduled block time. Any mention of ‘actual flight time’ would refer to flight times, as adjusted, based on day-of operations, though this is mainly for the purposes of duty calculations and pay reconciliation.
Q: Will we be able to pick up pairings out of other bases?
A: Yes, so long as you are qualified and hold the classifications for that pairing.
Q: With 5 day pairings in IROP season, what will prevent fatigue reports or safety concerns? Narrow body does not have dedicated rest areas like the WB does.
A: 36-14 outlines Minimum Rest Away From Base.
Q: As an English only speaking CCM can I shift trade with others who hold other language qualifications?
A: Yes, you can trade with them. In the event a CCM is scheduled a flight with a mandatory language qualification, you would know if it were, then you would only be able to trade that specific flight with another language qualified CCM.
Q: Do you have to call in sick prior to the start of every single pairing? (IE what if you have 3 one days back to back, do you have to call in sick 3 days in a row for each pairing?)
A: You are required to call in sick for each pairing. If you are sick for a multi-day pairing, you do not have to call in sick each day. (Article 19-1.02 Sick and Personal Leave)
Q: Why is there no aircraft type bidding?
A: The Company needs to determine what the new software can and cannot do in the way of attributes. The attributes listed are the ones they know for certain. 36-1.03 The very last points states: “m) Additional options identified and mutually agreed upon by the Union and the Company.” There is room for attributes to be added once the new software is in place.
Q: Will cancelling deadheads still be allowed?
A: Yes, this is classified as a modification.
Q: Will I still be able to change my deadhead?
A: Yes, this is classified as a modification.
Q: Do we get $200 regardless if it’s one minute over or 55 minutes over?
A: That is correct, the calculation is based on the whole hour, and not pro-rated by minutes.
Q: How many hours are we allowed to drop each month?
A: There is no wording in 36-28 that specifies how many hours. This means that you drop as you need. If there is a problem, we will deal with it. If something unusual is going on in your life that would require more flexibility, temporarily, then you should reach out to your Base VP for help navigating that. Depending on the circumstances, there may be options available to you, which could help you, and that you would be expected to try to utilize prior to resorting to dropping an entire schedule, for example.
If one was found to be intentionally, and consistently dropping entire schedules for the purposes of retaining travel privileges without having to work, then that would definitely be an issue. There is an expectation that employees are willing to at least make the best efforts to work, in an employment relationship. Provided you are acting in good faith and communicating with your Union (who will help you to communicate with the Company) when troubles in your life arise, then we will be able to help with any issues that come up.
Q: In regards to drafting, would Crew Scheduling be able to send an ACARS to assign the pairing to the Cabin Crew Members day off?
A: No, they can only contact you on a day off. 36-27.03
Q: Why is schedule release still so far away from when bids close?
A: With the implementation of the new system, the Company wanted time to ensure the schedules go correctly. In time this could change. Additionally, until the new system is in place, they still require time to run schedules.
Q: What happens when an aircraft is downgauged? Is it the most senior or most junior that works?
A: 36-18.01 The Company may reassign the Cabin Crew Member to an alternate flight(s), a different classification, a different aircraft type, activate a Cabin Crew Member on a deadhead flight(s), or place the Cabin Crew Member on Return to Duty (RTD) reserve, as operationally required. Reassignments shall be assigned by reverse seniority of the Cabin Crew Members on the pairing subject to language, classification, and aircraft qualifications.
Q: Can we turn down drafting?
A: If you pick up your phone you are accepting a draft assignment. Of course you may not be fit for duty, and would need to be clear that you cannot work.
Q: Are stand-up pairings really a 2 day pairing without minimum rest?
A: Yes, it was already included in the CCA, but the Company never scheduled any. The Company wanted to keep that language in case the need arises. It’s a parameter that exists in many airline agreements.
Q: Will Cabin Managers be allowed to operate on the 737 and be able to pick up from the trade board?
A: **Full answer in roadshow #2** Currently they do not allow it as the pay reconciliation for that would have to be manually done. They do not currently have resources for that. That being said, the Company did commit that once the automated pay admin system “rainmaker” is turned on they will meet with the Union to discuss this.