What does the company guarantee for paid block hours flown within FDP?

The company guarantees a minimum of 1:1 of scheduled hours for paid block hours flown within the Flight Duty Period (FDP). This means that for every hour that is scheduled, the company is committed to compensating the pilot for the equivalent amount of time, ensuring a level of financial security and predictability for their earnings during the FDP. This guarantee is essential for maintaining fair compensation practices, aligning the payment structure with the hours pilots are expected to be working according to the schedule.

In contrast, the other options do not offer the same level of assurance. Allowing for a minimum of 0.5 of actual hours would not adequately compensate pilots for their time, and stating that there is no guarantee would leave pilots without any assurance related to their block hours. Lastly, selecting the greater of scheduled and reported hours does not provide a clear baseline guarantee tied directly to the scheduled time, which is a key component of ensuring pilots know what they can expect in terms of pay.