SYSTEM FOR ASSIGNING PERSONNEL TO TASKS IN WHICH THE PERSONNEL HAVE DIFFERENT PRIORITIES AMONG THEMSELVES

摘要

A method and system for airline crewmembers to interactively query, bid, andreceive a work schedule via a network is provided. Each crewmember is able torequest (62) which trips to fly and which days off are desired. Trips areawarded (223) to individuals based on their seniority, preferences,availability and the legality to fly the trip while satisfying companyconstraints. Such constraints include minimum and maximum hours flown,priorities for more senior crewmembers, and airline restrictions. Theresulting schedule is tentatively assigned to the crewmember, and as eachcrewmembers enters (75) preferences, the schedules of other crewmembers arechanged appropriately.