work schedule

[ss9e]

we are in the process of reviewing our work schedule. our dispatchers are wanting some feedback on how other carriers are scheduling their dispatchers (for example: 4 on 3 off, 10 hour shifts). thanks.

 

[SKC]

4-3, 10 hr shifts

 

[homerjdispatch]

4-3, 10 hrs here at OO too.

 

[flyjumpseat]

Hey homer,
What's it like to have 3 off? I mean, in a row? I'm trying to remember....

 

[RJAA]

We have 5-2-5-3, 4-4, and 3-3 for management positions and ATC. 8 hour, 9 hour, 12 hour shifts respectively.

 

[gooseman13]

Supposedly 4 on 3 off, more often 4 day and 5 day weeks mixed in, all 10 hour days, the occasional 6 day week. Schedule received anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 days before the new month begins.

 

[DCT MYS]

4 on 3 off 9 hr shifts at 5x.

 

[propsarebest]

4 on 4 off, 12 hours at a time...

 

[lithstrip]

3 on, 3 off, 2 on, 2 off here at MG

 

[asqmatt]

4 tens here at ASA