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Table of Contents

About the Web PBS Bidder Quick Reference Guide ....................................................... 5

Web PBS Bidder Quick Reference. .................................................................................. 6

1. Log on to Web PBS Bidder. ......................................................................................... 7

Web PBS Bidder Interface. ....................................................................................... 7

View Information. ..................................................................................................... 7

2. View Your Calendar. .................................................................................................... 8

3. View Details for the Current Period. ........................................................................... 9

Search for Pairings. ................................................................................................... 9

View Pairing Details. ................................................................................................. 9

4. Create Your Bids. ...................................................................................................... 10

Concurrent Reserve - Adding a Bid Group and Bid Preferences. .......................... 11

5. Submit Your Bids. ..................................................................................................... 13

Notes on Submitting Your Bid. ............................................................................... 13

6. Log Out of Web PBS Bidder. ..................................................................................... 14

7. View Your Awards. .................................................................................................... 15

Awards Section. ...................................................................................................... 16

Awards Section - View Pairing Details. ................................................................. 16

Reasons Report ....................................................................................................... 17



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About the Web PBS Bidder Quick Reference Guide

This manual uses special symbols to draw your attention to additional information and to ensure that you are read-

ing the correct information pertaining to your version of Web PBS Bidder.

Asteriks: Asterisks are used to alert you to information in the topic varies due to the type of

reserve module that you have.

Caution: Cautions identify potential issues that you should be aware of when you are completing

your bid.

Note: Notes offer additional information related to the topic.

Style Conventions used in the Web PBS Bidder Guide

Buttons

Used to indicate buttons or tabs that can be selected



Web PBS Bidder Quick Reference

The PBS Bidder is part of the Navtech (PBS) Preferential Bidding System that helps you to get a block that suits you

by customizing your bid according to your individual likes and dislikes, based on the work available at your senior-

ity level. This quick reference document outlines the basic steps for creating and submitting a bid in the Web PBS

Bidder.

Navtech PBS allows you to customize your block according to your individual likes and dislikes. The PBS Bidder and

Scheduler form a Preferential Bidding System (PBS) that builds individualized crew blocks based on each crewmem-

ber’s preferences, including both likes and dislikes for flying or training (if applicable), specific pairings, and days off.

The bids that you submit using the PBS Bidder are submitted to the PBS Scheduler. Your bids and the rules, pairings,

and other parameters in the PBS Scheduler added by your administrator are used to automatically build your flying

schedule for the bid period.

The PBS Scheduler considers each crewmember’s seniority and bid when building blocks and ensures that the final

blocks of time meet as many crewmember preferences as possible, while also meeting legal requirements and the

airline’s targets for crew utilization and open time. Blocks are constructed strictly according to the seniority of each

bidder, with the most senior bidder’s block created first, and the most junior bidder’s block created last.

Along with your awarded pairings, the PBS

Bidder provides a Reasons Report that identifies

whether or not each bid preference was fulfilled,

and also provides detailed explanations for

awards and denials.



1. Log on to Web PBS Bidder

1. Navigate to the Web PBS Bidder page provided to you by your scheduling committee.

2. Enter your user name and password

3. Click the Log In button

Web PBS Bidder Interface

Log In Screen

The Web PBS Bidder is a web-based application with a graphical user interface (GUI), which means it runs on the

world wide web, and uses graphics to display information and let you view and change information. The interface

is designed to let you point and click on menus, buttons, and check boxes to create your bid, so you don’t have to

learn or type any complicated commands.

The PBS Interface has two types of navigational tools: tabs and buttons. The tabs on the left allow you to navigate

to the Info, Calendar, Bids and Results screen. The buttons on the right allow you to search for pairings, get help,

print information and log out.

View Information

After you log in, the Info tab appears as seen in the screenshot below. The Info tab displays important information

about the current bid period as well as other general information and bulletins.

The Info tab also displays your qualifications, including your name, employee number, base, classification, language,

and seniority. If any of this information is incorrect, contact your administrator to correct the information as soon as

possible.

You can switch to the Info tab at any time by clicking on the tab. Info Tab



2. View Your Calendar

The Calendar tab displays a calendar containing your awarded and pre-awarded activities and absences, including

pairings, training, and vacation. You can use this calendar to view your current block, as well as the current bid pe-

riod. The calendar displays any carry-ins/carry-outs you may have from the previous bid period, and lets you check

the actual dates of weekends or specific days of the week that may affect the bid you submit.

Within the calendar, you can click on an activity and a pop-up window appears containing the details of the item.

The calendar displays six weeks at a time, but you can see up to 13 previous bid periods on the calendar

Calendar Tab

A current month B the arrows on either side of the month allow you to move

from one month to the next and back

C the legend identifies how various

items are displayed

D pairing details: click on the pairing number to view pairing

information, see the instructions below for more detail

You can view the details of any pairing that you have been awarded after bidding has been closed and all bids

have been processed.

To view pairing details:

1. switch to the calendar tab

2. click on a pairing number

The pairing details appear in a new window. From this screen you can print the pairing details.



3. View Details for the Current Period

The pairings button lets you search for pairings in the current bid period that meet specific criteria, so that you can

find the kinds of pairings that suit you.

Navigate to the Pairings screen to view pairing details. The Pairings screen lets you search for pairings in the current

bid period that meet specific criteria, so that you can find the kinds of pairings that suit you.

You can search for a pairing using most of the Award Pairings or Avoid Pairings bid preference options.

Search for Pairings

To search for pairings

1. Click the Pairings button.

The Pairings page appears in a new window.

2. Select your search criteria.

3. Click on the checkbox beside the criteria to select it.

4. Add any additional options, such as dates, times, locations, or amounts.

5. Repeat Steps1 to 2 for each additional type of criteria you want to add to this bid preference.

6. Click the Search button to find all of the pairings that match your criteria.

The matching pairings are displayed on the Results tab.

View Pairing Details

The PBS Scheduler displays the results of a search on the Results tab. You can see summary information about each

pairing, but you can also view the complete details for one or more pairings.

To view pairing details

1. In the Results tab, use the check box to select one or more pairings.

2. Click the View Details button.

Pairing Details open in a new window.

3. When you have viewed the pairing details, click Close to return to the Results tab use the Print button to

print details of one or more pairings.

Search Results and Pairing Details

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4. Create Your Bids

If you click the Back button or close your browser before you submit your bids, any

changes you made to your bids are lost. Make sure you submit your bids before closing

your browser window.

These instructions can be used for creating Current, and Default Bids

Select Bid Type

To create a bid:

1. Switch to the Bids tab.

2. Use the Period drop down menu to select the period.

3. Use the Type drop down menu to select your bid type: Training, Current or Default

4. Add bid groups (depending on Reserve and Bid type) and bid preferences.

5. Rearrange your bid preferences, if necessary.

6. Change your bid preferences, if necessary, to fine-tune your bid.

7. Delete specific bid preferences, if necessary.

8. Submit your bids by clicking the Submit All Bids button.

You can make changes to your Current bid up to the bid closing time. After bidding

closes, you cannot change your Current bid. The bid closing time should be available on

the Info tab. The bidding times are set by the administrator.

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Concurrent Reserve - Adding a Bid Group and Bid Preferences

Concurrent Reserve

These instructions refer to Concurrent Reserve.

Before you can add a bid preference you must add a bid group.

Bid Group options - Pairing Bid Group

To add a Bid Group and Bid Preference:


2. Select the bid period - use the Period drop down menu to select the bid period

3. Select the bid type, Current, Default or Training - use the Type drop-down menu to select the bid type

4. Click the Add button. The Add Bid Preference screen opens.

Bids Tab

5. Select the Bid Group you want to add.

6. Select the Add button.

The Bid Group is added to your bid

Add Bid Group

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7. Select the recently added Bid Group. Your selection is highlighted.

8. Select the Add Button. The Add Bid Preference screen opens.

Bid Group Highlighted

9. Select the Bid Preference tab based on the type of bid preference you want to add.

Add a Bid Preference Screen

10. Select the bid preference and its options (if applicable) and select Add.

The bid preferences you enter, Prefer Off, Award/Avoid, Set Condition and Waive are

used to build your schedule.

For subsequent bids - select where you want your bid preference to be in the bid group.

Next, select the Add button and select your bid preference type from the Add Bid Pref-

erence screen.

To add a new bid group - select where you want your new bid group located. Next,

select the Add button and then the Start Bid Group tab when the Add Bid Preference

screen opens and select the Bid Group type.

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5. Submit Your Bids

Current bids can be submitted after bidding opens and before bidding closes. Your administrator should make the

opening and closing dates and times available through the Info tab.

To submit your bid:


2. Click the Submit All Bids button.

The PBS Bidder submits both your Current bid and your Default bid to the PBS Scheduler. The PBS Scheduler uses

your submitted bids to create your block for the current bid period.

The PBS Bidder displays a confirmation number at the top of the screen once your bid has been successfully submit-

ted.

Confirmation Number

Notes on Submitting Your Bids

You must submit or your bids before you log out or any changes you made to your bids

will be lost. The confirmation number confirms that your bids have been submitted.

If you click the Back button or close your browser before you submit your bids, any

changes you made to your bids will also be lost. Make sure you submit your bids before

closing your browser window.

If you haven’t changed anything in your Current or Default bids, you don’t have to submit

them. You only need to submit your bids if you’ve made changes to them.

You can make changes to your bid up to the bid closing time. After bidding closes, you

cannot change your Current or Default bids for the bid period. The bid closing time should

be available on the Info tab.

You can still make changes to your Default bid, but the changes won’t take effect until the

next bid period.

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6. Log Out of Web PBS Bidder

If you log out of the PBS Bidder before submitting your bids, any changes you made to

your Current bid or Default bid are lost.

1. Click the Log Out button.

Do not close the PBS Bidder using the button in the top right corner of the browser

window. This button closes the browser window but does not log you out of the PBS

Bidder properly.

If you close the browser window before you submit your bids and log out of the PBS

Bidder, you will lose any changes you made to your bids.

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7. View Your Awards

The Results tab displays the pairings you have been awarded for the current bid period, as well as the Reasons

Report explaining how the PBS Scheduler handled each of your bid preferences. Results are displayed after Crew

Scheduling has finished processing the awards and has published the results.

Results Tab

The Results tab shows you the scheduling results for the current bid period, but it does

not display your final block.

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Awards Section

The Awards pane displays the pairings that you have been awarded for the current bid period. Each pairing is dis-

played on a separate line, arranged chronologically by date and time. The Awards pane also displays training, vaca-

tion, or other activities that were considered during scheduling.

Results Section

Awards Section - View Pairing Details

You can view the details of the pairings that you have been awarded.

To view pairing details:

1. In the Awards section, click on a pairing number.

The details of the selected pairing appear in a separate window. See screenshot below.

2. When you have finished viewing the pairing details, click Close to return to the list of awarded pairings.

Pairing Details

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Reasons Report

The Reasons report shows the results of each bid preference in your bid that was used to construct your block. If

a reason is not given, it was not used to build your block. The Reasons Report gives you insight into how the PBS

Scheduler put pairings on your block. It shows how many pairings matched your Award Bid Preferences and shows

if some of these pairings were removed from consideration because of earlier Avoid or Prefer Off bid preferences. It

also states if Avoid and Prefer off bid preferences were honored or not. You can use the information on the Reasons

Report to adjust your bid for the next bid period.

Each bid preference is numbered, and appears on the Reasons report followed by any pairings that were awarded as

a result of the bid preference, and an explanation of how the bid preference affected your block

Sample Reasons Report

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