NavBlue PBS Training: Mock Bid 2 Open
Fellow Pilots,
Tonight, the second October mock bidding window will reopen, allowing all pilots to submit their bids. We strongly encourage everyone to use this opportunity to build proficiency with Skywise and explore its core functionalities.
Participation in Mock Bid 1 was only about 45%. Because fewer than half of our pilots submitted bids, a significant number of schedules were generated without input from those who will ultimately fly them. This directly impacts the broader bidding ecosystem and can skew awards across the entire seniority list.
Higher participation is critical. A full dataset gives us a more accurate picture of how the system will perform under live bidding conditions. It also allows the Scheduling Committee and Joint PBS Committee (JPC) to stress-test the system, evaluate overall performance, verify compliance with our Agreement, and provide meaningful guidance on optimized bidding techniques.
Our ultimate goal is to ensure every pilot has the tools and knowledge necessary to build a bid that protects their individual scheduling priorities and quality-of-life needs.
Following Mock Bid 1, several pilots reported trouble completing their submissions. Please ensure you click the Submit icon located in the top-right corner of the bids page.
You will receive a confirmation message once your bid is successfully saved. If your bid is invalid, the system will display an error message that must be addressed.
You can access Skywise via your web browser at: https://aayp.pbs.vmc.navblue.cloud/webapp.
Training materials can be found at https://apa2118.org under the Resources Tab > NavBlue PBS Training Library.
If you have questions or concerns regarding mock bidding or your results, please contact the scheduling committee.
Fraternally,
Scheduling Committee & Joint PBS Committee (JPC)
APA Teamsters Local 2118