Fast Fact Friday
Duty RIGs
Friday, October 24, 2025
Q1: “What is Duty Period Minimum (DPM)?”
DPM ensures that each originally scheduled day of a pairing must pay at least 4 TFP. Even if you are scheduled to work one leg from OAK to SNA which pays 1.6 TFP, the days pay cannot pay less than the 4 TFP associated with DPM.
NOTE: “Originally constructed pairings” refers to originally constructed pairings built by Crew Planning to be placed in our bid packets.
Keep in Mind: When calculating an originally constructed pairing’s pay, you need to determine if any of the minimum pay rules will pay you more than what you are actually scheduled to work. Whichever pays you the most will be applied.
Q2: “What is Duty Hour Ratio (DHR)?”
DHR ensures that we are paid at least 0.74 TFP every one (1) hour spent on duty. This RIG is most often applied when a delay occurs and it’s calculated (and applied if applicable) for each duty period separately. DHR is calculated for all duty periods, regardless of whether it’s a Lineholder or Reserve pairing.
Example: Duty Day is 9:15 hours. 15/60 = 0.25 (decimal equivalent of 15 minutes in the hour) + 9 (hours) = 9.25 (decimal equivalent of 9:15 hours) x 0.74 TFP = 6.85 TFP
Keep in Mind: When calculating an originally constructed pairing’s pay, you need to determine if any of the minimum pay rules will pay you more than what you are actually scheduled to work.
Q3: “When calculating RIGs, how do I convert hours and minutes into its decimal equivalent?”
To calculate DHR (and THR), you must convert the hours and minutes into their decimal equivalent before calculating the RIG.
Example: Duty Day is 9:20 hours.
20/60 = 0.333 (decimal equivalent of 35 minutes in the hour) + 9 (hours) = 9.33 (decimal equivalent of 58:35 hours)
Q4: “If I’m significantly delayed and DHR kicks in to protect my time on duty, will any extended duty premium be absorbed into the RIG?”
No. Our Pink Contract changed how the extended duty premiums are paid. No longer do the EDD premiums (2x or 3x) get absorbed into Trip or Duty RIGs. This means you will be paid for regular pairing pay, including any applicable Trip or Duty RIGs, and then the additional premium on top.
NOTE: When an extended duty premium is paid, you will find that TFP in a separate bucket from your pairing pay. Our EDD premiums can be found in the “DBL”/”A DBL” or “TPL”/”A TPL” buckets on your Payroll Report and will pay at the applicable premium rate (2x or 3x).
Q5: “How will I know if a Duty RIG is applied to my pairing?”
Duty RIGs are coded with either an “M” (DPM) or “D” (DHR) next to that day’s credit.