Originally Posted by ross9238

Everything in aviation is a crapshoot of luck and timing. Even though bases are constantly open and shutdown, I would take the chance of being on reserve in base than not. This would improve your QOL way more than having to get a crash pad and commuting in on your days off for that early morning reserve period. If the base that you live in closes, then cross that bridge if/when it happens.

Also, the L-XJT has one of the best contracts around and our (L-ASA) comes in a close second. So regardless, for the time being you will get to enjoy the benefits of that as well. Chasing an upgrade to eventually stagnate probably would not be the best decision as there are countless applicants with 1000+ TPIC time that haven't yet been hired by a legacy or an LCC.

Unfortunately, I do not have a number or a name of anyone in HR but maybe someone else could chime in with that.