Schedule patterns
Pitman Schedule Generator
Generate fixed or rotating Pitman schedules across four crews and a repeating 14 day cycle.
Interactive tool
Build the rotation
Choose a start date and crew. The calendar applies the named pattern and calculates the actual workload.
Crew
14
Workdays
168
Hours
3
Longest run
Hours by calendar week
Oct 19
D12h
Oct 20
D12h
Oct 21
OOct 22
OOct 23
D12h
Oct 24
D12h
Oct 25
D12h
Oct 26
OOct 27
OOct 28
D12h
Oct 29
D12h
Oct 30
OOct 31
ONov 1
ONov 2
D12h
Nov 3
D12h
Nov 4
ONov 5
ONov 6
D12h
Nov 7
D12h
Nov 8
D12h
Nov 9
ONov 10
ONov 11
D12h
Nov 12
D12h
Nov 13
ONov 14
ONov 15
OAll crew coverage
Phase check across the complete rotation
D is day, N is night, O is off
Use this as a pattern preview. Confirm labor rules, fatigue controls, handoff time, worker availability, and required coverage before publishing a live schedule.
Practical guide
How the Pitman Schedule Generator works.
A Pitman schedule is a common four crew continuous coverage pattern that repeats a 2 2 3 cadence across day and night shifts. A fixed shift version keeps each crew on days or nights throughout the displayed cycle.
The calendar makes the alternating weekends and changing weekly hours visible. The crew matrix helps operators check that the phase offsets maintain continuous coverage.
First block
Work two shifts, rest two shifts, then work three shifts.
Second block
Rest two shifts, work two shifts, then rest three shifts.
Crew assignment
Four phase offsets cover day and night positions across the cycle.
Worked example
A day crew can work Monday and Tuesday, rest Wednesday and Thursday, then work Friday through Sunday before the pattern reverses the following week.
Check before use
- Define whether shifts are fixed or rotating.
- Review weekly overtime and weekend equity.
- Include relief capacity outside the base rotation.
Why this tool exists
Make the pitman schedule calendar easier to review.
Select a fixed or rotating variation and place the complete 14 day pattern on actual dates.
Use a real operating input
Select a fixed or rotating variation and place the complete 14 day pattern on actual dates.
See the decision clearly
Review weekend frequency, weekly hours, night assignment, and handoffs across all four crews.
Keep the boundary visible
Organizations use several Pitman variants. Validate the precise day and night rotation and any fatigue safeguards before implementation.
How it works
From input to an operating decision.
- 1Enter the operating inputs
- 2Review the calculated calendar or totals
- 3Export the result for planning and review
Common questions
What is the difference between fixed and rotating Pitman schedules?
A fixed schedule keeps crews assigned to days or nights. A rotating version changes the day and night assignment after a defined number of cycles.
Can I use this result as a final payroll or staffing record?
Use the result as a planning aid. Confirm policies, workweek boundaries, pay rules, staffing requirements, and final records with the people responsible for them.
How is Pitman different from DuPont?
Pitman uses a repeating 2 2 3 cadence. DuPont follows a 28 day sequence that includes a seven day rest block and more varied work blocks.
Does every Pitman schedule use 12 hour shifts?
Twelve hour shifts are common in continuous operations, but the actual shift length and policy must be confirmed by the employer.
Put the result into operation
The report is the starting point. The workflow is where the value appears.
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