Originally Posted by
JustAnotherPLT
The problem with that at L-ASA is that scheduling wants to control each reserve pilot. In other words, when you're off and picking up trips, you may hit a 30 in 7 problem when they go to schedule you. Another example is contractually pilots can only work 6 days straight. There are more problems that exist when this happens.
On a side note, I believe there was a memo about reserve picking up trips but I'm not sure what it said as it did not apply to me. It could have a been a one month deal.
On the L-XJT side, reserves can only pick up on their days off if the trip is "red flagged", meaning reserve coverage is low and the company offering a 150% or 200% premium for pickups.