Originally Posted by
WARich
Can someone from DFW base who is reserve and someone who is a line holder post their schedule for next month, or this month? Just to give an example of what to expect...
You are going to get WAY to much variance to draw any usable conclusion from that...
RSV schedules are 11 days off: usually 4-6 days on, 2-3 off to equal 11 days off a month. You have the option of 'swapping' rsv days around, provided staffing is good. Some people like to do 6 on, 1 off, 6 on, 1 off, and then put a whole bunch of days off in a row. Me - I hate being on for more than 2 or 3 days so I generally try to swap so I have 2-3 on, 1 off, 2-3 on, 2 off, 2-3 on, 1 off etc. It's hit or miss if they approve it but more often than not I get something I want.
Hard lines for 4 day trips are usually 4 on, 3 off with weekends off going more senior. There are a fair number of 2 day back to backs and a few 3 day trip lines. Day trip lines are usually only a couple and go to the most senior non-commuters. 4 day trips can be traded with a pretty convenient trade program. Takes a few min to get used to it then it becomes you best friend ever. Great if you want specific overnights, dont want to fly with a DB captain, move your days off around so you get 6-7 off in a row, etc.