Originally Posted by
JungleBus
Hmm. Still in training myself but scheduled RES for rest of May when training gets done. [Pay/Hours - Time Card] shows a line of REG GS TRIGGER: 75:00. My understanding was that Regular line holders had to meet this before scoring 200% pay, while reserve line holders would get 100% pay for GS above and beyond ALV - 2 hrs, plus a compensatory XX day off.
Obvious disclaimer is this comes from a FNG, so anyone feel free to correct my misconceptions from Indoc...
Pretty much nailed it. Not bad for an FNG.
. You'll be rolling thunder before you know it.
A few nuances to add...REG pilots can borrow up to 5 hours to meet the trigger to make their GS worth double time - the math ALWAYS works to do this, even if you have to go negative in your bank.
RSV's only get pay above guarantee if they fly on X days or if they accept a short notice (less than 12 hours) GS on their first day on call, which is next to impossible now with 117 requiring 10 hours of rest before a trip.
Btw, love your Flying articles. We're of a similar demographic/vintage so I can relate to nearly everything you write about, at least timeline-wise. Although I don't think I could've made it through a UND winter preflighting in -30 windchills!