The EUROCONTROL case studies provide simulations and reported deployment results, with their unit sizes, time periods and methods.
Evidence
Put a value on the work behind your roster.
Start with the work you know. Use these planning examples to explore swap handling, overtime and qualification gaps with your own data.
Give swap handling a closer look
Illustrative example- Scenario
- Thousands of requests each year. Minutes spent reviewing forms and updating the roster for every swap.
- Assessment
- Annual handling hours = requests per year × minutes per request ÷ 60. Multiply by the relevant hourly cost to estimate the administrative effort.
- Assumptions
- Use measured handling time and include exceptions, reviews and approvals. See the EUROCONTROL case studies for a reported deployment example.
Look at how overtime is shared
Illustrative example- Scenario
- A shortfall in staffing is covered by overtime, with a small group of people taking most of the extra hours.
- Assessment
- Compare total overtime with its distribution across staff. Scheduling changes may improve distribution even when the total staffing requirement remains unchanged.
- Assumptions
- The potential for a more even distribution depends on your starting roster and scheduling constraints.
See the impact of an expired qualification
Illustrative example- Scenario
- An endorsement expires after a roster is published. The affected position needs a qualified replacement.
- Assessment
- Assess the coverage gap, replacement effort and potential overtime associated with correcting an assignment at short notice.
- Assumptions
- The estimate depends on the likelihood and impact of an expiry affecting an assignment; it does not represent a guaranteed saving.
Published studies
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