Trading Days Off with the Reserve Pool
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Reserve pool trades will start along with the trip trading window that occurs on the 23rd of each month during the times published for each base in the bid packet. Each month, Reserves may trade an unlimited number of days off with the Reserve pool; however, the ability to trade days off with the pool is based on the available Reserve coverage on the days being traded.
The Pool Display reflects the minimum number of Reserves the Company has determined will be necessary for each day of the month, the actual number of Reserves available on each day of the month, and the net number of available Reserves for each day when compared to the current open pairings operating throughout the month. As a result, the Reserve pool numbers will fluctuate as staffing needs change and trades are processed during the month.
To view the Reserve Pool numbers in CCS, select the Electronic Bulletin Board under the Trading tab from the top of the home screen as shown below.
Select the “Modify” link under your eBB calendar as shown below.
Once “Modify” has been selected, a window will appear, as shown below, where you can select the Reserve Pool information you would like displayed on the calendar. Use the drop-down menus to select the desired domicile and sub-base. When selecting a Language sub-base, be sure to select the specific language from the secondary drop-down that appears next to “LS.”
The calendar will expand to display the totals for all options selected, as shown below.
The table below shows a description of each Reserve pool number category:
Once you have determined the days that are available for trading, use are able to trade days off with the Reserve pool. In CCS and go to Trading > Electronic Bulletin Board.
1. Select “Direct Trade” from the menu options as shown below.
2. Ensure the “Day Off” tab is selected.
3. Select the “Reserve Pool” button.
4. From the “My Day(s) Off” drop down calendar, indicate the days you have off that you would like to trade.
5. Select the days you would like to get off from the “Reserve Pool Day(s) Off” drop down calendar.
6. Click “Trade”.
Verify your trades and click “Continue” as shown below.
Again, a confirmation screen will appear to show whether the trade was successful or failed. If your trade fails, you will be given a reason code.