Another cop here (FWPD Detective)...and ex-regional airline captain.

I am now looking at getting back into the industry after a 10 year absence. I'm not going to ask you Eagle guys what my chances are of getting hired or anything like that. I know it won't be handed to me and it will be tough.

I am, however, more interested in the initial QOL at Eagle. I commuted in my first airline career and it SUCKED!

I live in the D/FW area and obviously would want to be based here. I am fortunate to be debt free with a drug dealing wife (Pharma Rep) who can support my $21/hour flying habit.

My question: If I'm fortunate enough to get a job at Eagle, what would the reserve life be like if I just wanted to fly to remain current until upgrade. I don't desperately need the money and I already have an ATP, so flying less is best until upgrade, in my opinion.

Would bidding reserve even when a hardline comes available keep me at home more (on a 2 hour call out), or are there good day trip lines with minimal overnights in that base?

Please spare the "Why would you want to come back?" and "Get hired first before you ask this question." responses.

Thanks in advance...