Time off can be entered as hours and minutes or as days. The N-PBS Scheduler only awards pairings from this bid if the specified time off is available before and/or after, regardless of other options in the bid preference. Any new pairings awarded after this bid preference honors the time off. The Reasons Report indicates whether a pairing is not awarded because the required time off is not available.
Award Pairings Bid Example:
Award Pairings If Time Off Before 1 Days AND After 1 Days
Pairings are awarded if one day off is available both before and after the pairing.
Award Pairings Bid Example:
Award Pairings If Departing On Monday If Time Off After 036:00
Pairings that depart on Mondays are awarded if 36 hours off is available after the pairing.