What companies do 2/2 rotation?

[Razorback]

1 minute ago, UggaDugga said:

It's about perks, ya can't put a price tag on that.

Such as?

[CM119]

13 minutes ago, UggaDugga said:

It's about perks, ya can't put a price tag on that.

Like free camp food and adventure!   Never knowing what’s next!

[Winnie]

15 hours ago, CM119 said:

How was it changed? 

During my 2 week tour, 1 week at one base and 1 at a different base, they moved me to a 3rd base for 2 days in the middle. It's "their days" so I don't really care how I work to get paid. Whether it's at Air Canada on Business class (I paid for my own upgrade), or on shift at a base doesn't matter to me...

[Winnie]

On 2/18/2024 at 10:07 AM, CM119 said:

As long as it’s understood by the employees and doesn’t deviate that’s what counts.  

Sorry I missed your point there.

At Ornge, the there are 3 "levels" of Captain, and 1 of FO, Level 1, is the Line Captain and FO, their schedule is fixed relatively solid, and it requires a lot to change, with a penalty if the change is short notice.

Level 2 is Relief, and it's more restrictive on change. Level 3 is Float, and their schedule can be changed up to 96 hours prior, but in my experience it happens, but not too often.

There is also Touring, which is 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off, and change on your day at both ends, and for us the schedule is Tentative in nature, but generally you go where it said. They can bounce us around, but not change the dates of start and end.

In general the 3 levels of Captain and 1 FO work about 142 days or less per year. the guys with lots of seniority will have a bunch of extra days off. Touring don't get vacation, but get paid out instead. 

[CM119]

11 hours ago, Winnie said:

They can bounce us around, but not change the dates of start and end.

That’s the main concern I would have with that kind of arrangement.  That is good they honour the schedule, many in Canada don’t.

[Razorback]

On 2/9/2024 at 2:53 PM, just looking said:

And thats why you fly south of the border.

Theres way more money and a schedule is never an issue in the states.  Is this supposed to be a derisive statement? 

[Razorback]

On 2/13/2024 at 8:34 AM, CM119 said:

And that’s why you can’t retire.

…. Exactly what I was thinking.  

[Razorback]

On 2/9/2024 at 3:12 PM, just looking said:

The fog rolls in and you can sit for days

So you know this can happen, others know this can happen, this is one of many known regional phenomena and this can’t be planned for?  😵‍💫