Why do reserve / Standby (SBY) duty get created in a roster? What are the possible scenarios which affect roster stability of a pilot?

SBY duties are an integral part of roster building. The functionality of SBY duties is explained below: SBY assignments are created in the roster for maintaining the punctuality of operations in case of non-availability of assigned crew. At times, more than one day of SBY are planned with an intention of maintaining roster stability and cover for non-availability of assigned crew for multi day patterns without creating a domino effect on other pilots’ rosters. Hence, apart from providing operational integrity, the SBY’s in the system protect the stability of the other crews’ rosters. Multiple factors destabilize the roster, some are predictable and some are not. We are constantly finding ways to improve the roster stability. Some of the events that affect stability of roster are as follows: Training/ License renewal process Casual Leave (CL) / Sick Leave (SL) / Emergency Leave Airport Entry Pass (AEP) renewal process Flight Diversion Flight Duty Time Limitation (Flight Delay due to unforeseen circumstances including weather) Not Available to fly as per Ops (NAO) Temporary Medical Unfit (TMU) BA +ve

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Why do reserve / Standby (SBY) duty get created in a roster? What are the possible scenarios which affect roster stability of a pilot?

Why do reserve / Standby (SBY) duty get created in a roster? What are the possible scenarios which affect roster stability of a pilot?

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Is a pilot eligible to receive Layover Allowance (over and above the TDY allowance) while being on a temporary duty assignment (TDY)?

Can a pilot build or make his/her own roster by placing requests through the Preferential Bidding System (PBS)?

What is ‘my 6E-date’? What is the rule for scheduling of flight duties for a pilot before and after a 6E-date or a pilot proceeding/joining back from Vacation (VAC)?