How are vacations handled by the CBA?
According to the 2007 CBA, pilots accrue vacation based on years of service. A pilot who has completed one to four years of service is entitled to two weeks of vacation; five to nine years, three weeks; and 10 or more years, four weeks. Vacations are bid annually and are awarded based on seniority within seat and fleet; the vacation year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. Pilots may elect to sell back a portion of their vacation; however, that election must be made prior to accruing those days. If a pilot has unused vacation at the time he or she decides to separate from the Company, the days will be paid to the pilot.
