How it Works membership

How it works

Bidding can be a pain. We've built tools to help.

Think of us as your trusted 'golden retriever' of bidding – always there, dependable, and the ultimate asset (and secret weapon) in your bidding endeavors.

1. Line pilots — start with BidGrid.

If you are bidding for a line, start with BidGrid. Put a practice bid into our tool to see your chances of holding your pairings. Watch the 2 min video below for an overview.

2. Reserve pilots — start with the Reserve Legality Checker.

If you are bidding for a reserve line, use the Reserve Legality Checker to check your bid for those pesky errors. Watch the 1 min video below to get an overview of this tool.

3. While bidding — get the manual info right in your PBS browser.

Enter your bid in PBS and use the Manual Plus+ to hover over properties and instantly get info, tips, and cautions.

4. Vacation time — calculate your vacation pay.

Calculate your vacation pay with the Vacation Pay Calculator tool.

5. Hone your skills — use our bid checklist and watch free videos.

Bid peacefully by running through our Bid Checklist. We've remembered everything so you don't have to. And we have Video Resources that cover a variety of topics such as: basics, our product overviews, strategies, line, pairing, days off, and reserve

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Here's what you need to use our tools

The required technology needed to get the most out of Bidliner.

You can access these tools with a personal computer, iPad, or mobile device.

You can access the tools below on your computer or mobile devices such as your company iPad. These tools are:

BidGrid - our flagship product
Reserve Legality Checker
Bid Checklist
Video Resources
Vacation Pay Calculator

You need a computer with the Google Chrome Browser for 1 of our tools. Once you subscribe, you will download the Bidliner Chrome Extension to access this tool.

We have 1 tool that is only accessible using the Google Chrome Browser. Our Chrome Extension in the Google Chrome Browser allows the Manual Plus+ to overlay in PBS to provide you instant information. At this time, this tool is not supported on mobile phones or iPads. This tool is:
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Manual Plus+

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about the product.

Who developed Bidliner?

Bidliner is developed by Eric Johnson - AA Pilot, 320 Captain and PBS Helpdesk Instructor since 2016. Eric has reviewed an estimated 10,000 bids on the PBS Helpdesk.

We are constantly developing and are excited for some new products launching soon!

How does Bidliner work?

Simply put, Bidliner is a suite of tools that help you bid easier and smarter.

We have a Google Chrome Extension that you download which brings bidding knowledge into your PBS browser window and we have products on the Bidliner website to help you forecast, plan, and evaluate your bid.

Do you offer a free trial?

We do not offer a free trial.

Why? We don't offer a free trial because there's no instant fix to improve your bids. Simply signing up for a free month won't guarantee better results.

It's like being given an exercise machine; you need to use it properly to see results. Developing the insights within our PBS knowledge base took years. Bidliner's tools can enhance your bidding results faster, but it requires learning, strategizing, and executing effectively. The Bidliner ecosystem accelerates this process, but users must actively utilize the tools.

Can I cancel or change my plan?

We understand that things change. You can cancel your plan at any time.

If you are on a yearly plan (where you made a one-time payment for the full year), you will lose access to Bidliner at the time you cancel your plan. You can contact us to be refunded the remaining portion of your initial payment if you selected that plan by mistake.

Do you offer individual bidding help?

We do not offer personal bidding consulting. However please feel free to contact us and we can send you our list of recommended bidding consultants.

Is Bidliner only for American Airlines employees?

Currently, Bidliner is only for pilots working for American Airlines and using PBS to bid for their schedules.