JetBlue reserve and commuting
#1
JetBlue reserve and commuting
For those currently at JetBlue, I'm preparing to apply when the next app window opens hopefully in a few weeks. I live in Denver and my ONLY concern is making the commute to the BOS, JFK on reserve. If there's any JetBlue guys that can speak to this about your experiences, I sure would appreciate it.
Some specific questions I have are;
Where are folks commuting from to get to the east coast?
How many days off while on reserve?
What if you just can't make it in..., commuter clause?
How many times can you commuter clause?
Any other advice would be great! Thanks in advance.
Some specific questions I have are;
Where are folks commuting from to get to the east coast?
How many days off while on reserve?
What if you just can't make it in..., commuter clause?
How many times can you commuter clause?
Any other advice would be great! Thanks in advance.
#2
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Joined APC: Dec 2010
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Can't tell you about the commute from Denver.
12/13 days off month on reserve.
If you can't make it they are pretty relax about it as long as it's not a constant problem and you give them a heads up so they can plan accordingly. No set rule about how many OOP (out of position) are allowed before they talk to you about it. If you can't make it in when you need to they tell you to get here when you can and call them when you are in base. They are very understanding from what I've seen as long as you leave yourself several options. Good luck!
12/13 days off month on reserve.
If you can't make it they are pretty relax about it as long as it's not a constant problem and you give them a heads up so they can plan accordingly. No set rule about how many OOP (out of position) are allowed before they talk to you about it. If you can't make it in when you need to they tell you to get here when you can and call them when you are in base. They are very understanding from what I've seen as long as you leave yourself several options. Good luck!
#3
They post the next day Reserve Schedule at noon the day prior. So if you start reserve tomorrow, you will know what time you have to show up. On the first day of RSV they try to give you a late show, but being junior you get stuck with a 0300 short call on the first day.
Commuting DEN-BOS should be pretty easy and if you were JFK based the DEN-LGA would probably be your best bet.
Commuting DEN-BOS should be pretty easy and if you were JFK based the DEN-LGA would probably be your best bet.
#4
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2007
Position: B757F CA
Posts: 408
For those currently at JetBlue, I'm preparing to apply when the next app window opens hopefully in a few weeks. I live in Denver and my ONLY concern is making the commute to the BOS, JFK on reserve. If there's any JetBlue guys that can speak to this about your experiences, I sure would appreciate it.
Some specific questions I have are;
Where are folks commuting from to get to the east coast?
How many days off while on reserve?
What if you just can't make it in..., commuter clause?
How many times can you commuter clause?
Any other advice would be great! Thanks in advance.
Some specific questions I have are;
Where are folks commuting from to get to the east coast?
How many days off while on reserve?
What if you just can't make it in..., commuter clause?
How many times can you commuter clause?
Any other advice would be great! Thanks in advance.
I was not on reserve long, but I almost always got late shows 1st day and early shows last day, which is what they try and do unless you specify otherwise. Reserve shifts (short-call) are 10 hrs. Long-call you MAY get, depending on staffing and how many days you are scheduled to be on reserve in a row (the more in a row, potentially the more long-call days at the start), and call-out time is 14 hrs. Also, on your last day, no matter what time you start reserve, if they have not called you by 5pm base time, you are automatically released.
There is no set limit on out-of-position calls, just be sensible about it and don't abuse it. As such, you won't have any problems by not being able to make it in.
#6
Just to clarify, it's 13 days off for long months (31 days) and 12 days off for short months (30 days). You may get 1-2 PRL Pre Release days each month, where a reserve day is removed, but you still get paid. That's typical on the less hectic, off season months like jan-apr or sep-oct. If you bid more than 3 days of reserve at a time, you are eligible for long call reserve. If you don't get used on LCR, then you stay at home in Denver. I have before had 16 days off on reserve with 1 PRL, and 2 unused LCR days, and 13 days off scheduled = net of 16 days off. Additionally you get 9 hours of PTO (Paid Time Off) time each month. Each reserve day is worth 4.2 hours. So if each month you PTO 2 reserve days, then plan on getting two more days off. This is all processed via the internet with instant results (Flica). If you PTO, get lucky with PRL, and get lucky with LCR, it's possible to get 17-18 days off on a well staffed month. Staffing is different for each base, position and plane right now.
Thanks to Flica (scheduling software) trading reserve days is also processed instantly on the internet and is very easy to do. Swapping your schedule around to group your reserve days together to minimize your commutes down to only 3 a month is fairly easy if you do it at the beginning of the month when the staffing numbers are in the green.
All in all, reserve is not that bad. Hope this additional information helps.
Thanks to Flica (scheduling software) trading reserve days is also processed instantly on the internet and is very easy to do. Swapping your schedule around to group your reserve days together to minimize your commutes down to only 3 a month is fairly easy if you do it at the beginning of the month when the staffing numbers are in the green.
All in all, reserve is not that bad. Hope this additional information helps.
#9
Just to clarify, it's 13 days off for long months (31 days) and 12 days off for short months (30 days). You may get 1-2 PRL Pre Release days each month, where a reserve day is removed, but you still get paid. That's typical on the less hectic, off season months like jan-apr or sep-oct. If you bid more than 3 days of reserve at a time, you are eligible for long call reserve. If you don't get used on LCR, then you stay at home in Denver. I have before had 16 days off on reserve with 1 PRL, and 2 unused LCR days, and 13 days off scheduled = net of 16 days off. Additionally you get 9 hours of PTO (Paid Time Off) time each month. Each reserve day is worth 4.2 hours. So if each month you PTO 2 reserve days, then plan on getting two more days off. This is all processed via the internet with instant results (Flica). If you PTO, get lucky with PRL, and get lucky with LCR, it's possible to get 17-18 days off on a well staffed month. Staffing is different for each base, position and plane right now.
Thanks to Flica (scheduling software) trading reserve days is also processed instantly on the internet and is very easy to do. Swapping your schedule around to group your reserve days together to minimize your commutes down to only 3 a month is fairly easy if you do it at the beginning of the month when the staffing numbers are in the green.
All in all, reserve is not that bad. Hope this additional information helps.
Thanks to Flica (scheduling software) trading reserve days is also processed instantly on the internet and is very easy to do. Swapping your schedule around to group your reserve days together to minimize your commutes down to only 3 a month is fairly easy if you do it at the beginning of the month when the staffing numbers are in the green.
All in all, reserve is not that bad. Hope this additional information helps.
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