[2006] NZEmpC AC 65/06 McAlister v Air New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 139 KB]
...roster. Rosters and how they work [55] Air New Zealand’s rosters are immensely complicated. The mathematics department at University of Auckland was called to assist with its design based on algorithms. Its purpose is to match available pilot resources to Air New Zealand’s flight schedules. [56] Tours of duty are planned by the rostering staff to ensure that all pilots have adequate line flying and flying to meet their training needs. Tours of duty on the international...