Topic:

Personal Day-Section 10
Q & A

April 2006

Q: How do I put in for a PO?

A: There are two methods. You may submit a “RF 200 PO” message or you can just call crew scheduling and request the PO for the day you need it. They keep track of how many POs are available to give out at each base. If its available, it will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis. Remember it is an attendance occurrence unless converted to a PVD.

Q: What if I want to convert the PO to a PVD, do I have to wait for approval?

A: No, just let your In-Flight manager know that you want to convert, either by RF message, E-Mail and phone call. Make sure to keep a copy of your request for your records. The request to convert can't be refused unless you have used your maximum yearly allotment of 6 VAC days. Remember it is your responsibility to keep track of how many VAC days you have used for the PO/PVD conversion. You will need to request conversion no later than the 5^th day of the month following the month in which you took the PO. For example, If you took a PO on March 15^th, the request to convert it to a PVD must be made no later than April 5^th.