How Do Pilots Bid For Their Schedules Every Month?

Monthly bidding is as much a part of an airline crewmember’s life as sleeping or eating. Bidding for a schedule indicates what trips, days off from work, and other criteria a crew member desires for the impending month. Bidding is important to crew members because it directly correlates to one’s quality of life. Here’s how the monthly bidding process works and some insights into it.