February 16, 2022: Host Ryan Argenta discusses interesting and controversial issues with MEC Scheduling Committee Chairman Shawn Kellett and Vice Chairman Frank Wedding. The guests dive into the current state of fatiguing rotations, reroutes, extensions, and "The Optimizer" - all of which affect quality of life and safety of flight for Delta pilots. Special guest Jessica McMahon, Fitness Review Board Chairman, weighs in on calling in fatigued and the need for contractual changes to better support Delta pilots. Part 1 of a 3-part series on Scheduling, Rotation Construction, Fatigue, and the future of quality of life for Delta pilots.
0:00 - What the Scheduling Committee does for you
5:33 - Resolving Scheduling and Pay Issues
15:00 - The Optimizer
27:30 - ACE for Unions App - Scheduling Issues
33:00 - Fatigue with Jessica McMahon
43:35 - How to Call in Fatigue, What Happens Next
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