Overview
One of the more exciting but frustrating moments in the career of an airline pilot is learning new aircraft system. Sometimes that transition is unlearning the Boeing way followed by learning it in Airbus language. The same is true in how you approach monthly PBS bidding. American Airline pilots utilize a bidding software that is daunting to learn and virtually impossible to master as a single use pilot. In fact, a regular line pilot will only utilize the PBS bidding software 12 times in a calendar year which is just enough to cause significant damages to your schedule, personal life and even your marriage. You would not accept that level of risk in the aircraft so do not accept it with your monthly schedule. At PBS Vectors, we provide you the safety net that is paramount to ensure your scheduling goals are reached
LTD/Mil Returns
A pilot with an extensive leave of absence from American Airlines faces the intimidating task of returning to regular line service. This challenge starts with adjusting the family expectations to the time and nights spent away from home. Your second task will be learning the aircraft. While attending ground school training, your focus should be set on mastering a new aircraft and not on your scheduling requirements once you finish training at GSW. Retaining the services of PBS Vectors to manage your post-training schedule is the peace of mind every pilot needs as they adjust to their new work life.
First Consultation
To have a successful first consultation, PBS Vectors will require you to attend your scheduled consultation electronically via Zoom. This consultation will also require you to be on a laptop or desktop computer. Additionally, download & installed the latest edition of the Zoom Workplace application which can be accessed free of charge at zoom.us/download.
Management Pilots & PBS
A pilot vacating a management position and returning to active line flying is not provided an adjustment period to navigate the uphill learning curve of PBS. Enlisting the services of PBS Vectors to accomplish this task will ensure your learning curve of the PBS software logic is a successful one as you and your family begin adjusting to the new work life.
CKA Returning to the Line
Check Airman are entrusted to be the backbone of the pilot cadre at American Airlines. Once your tour of duty in standards comes to a close, you will face the reality of having to learn the PBS software to build your monthly schedule. As you navigate this challenge you will quickly notice all the nuisance parameters within PBS that can quickly kill any seniority preferences you bring to the table. With such a high level of risk, the last thing you would attempt is to take on this task alone. Trusting PBS Vectors to bridge your exit from standards to line flying is the best defense to ensure your personal scheduling desires are respected by the PBS algorithm.
CKA Line Rotation Month
Once in a calendar year as a CKA you will be granted an exit from standards which allows you to bid a normal month of flying utilizing the PBS software. Your Line Rotation Month represents the highest threat month of your entire calendar year in regard to your work & family life balance. As a standards pilot, you would never accept an assignment with such an elevated risk level, therefore mitigate the PBS risk by trusting PBS Vectors to guide you in this critical month of flying. Our PBS Monthly Consultation services will craft creative ways to maximize your 25% override while also honoring your family life requests.
