Originally Posted by
ClickClickBoom
They are called FAR117, read it, know it, live it! Remember SGU will not agree to ANYTHING unless they solely benefit. If you remember this template you will not be suprised. Example: You call SS and ask for a day of vacation, if there is a snowballs chance of you being needed, denied, if there are 25 reserves and its 2355, they will "give" you the day off in exchange for 3.75hrs of user time. See how it works....
There is a Reserve Survival Guide on the SAPA forum. It is helpful in navigating the rules: not gospel but helpful.
Originally Posted by
FaceBiter
With the exception of auto release for PM and LCR's, the whole when you should and shouldn't answer your phone game seems to be the same. Be careful with the "ACKNOWLEDGE" button, it can get you into more trouble than the execute key.
This is dependent on your situation. If you are outside of your 12 hour window and receive a phone call from a UT area code you should probably resist the urge to answer. Here's why: If your reserve period begins at 4 a.m., the earliest you can be required to show is 6 a.m. , however if you answer your phone you are notified and can be required to show earlier. Doesn't sound like a big deal but if your drive time to the airport is 2 hours your looking at a 2 a.m. wake up. Regarding the acknowledge button, make sure you review your trip assignment prior to acknowledging the trip. There will be a link with the associated trip number. Chat with the guys / gals in your domicile that are on reserve and gather some information. This is not an US vs THEM thing, it's a "cover your six" thing. On occasion you will be asked if you can make it to the airport in under 2 hours. I recommend you always answer "No". If you say yes and fail to make it under the 2 hours you will receive a SAD (Schedule Assignment Deviation); not a good thing for a guy on probation. I have not had any bad experiences with CS but I think I'm fortunate because I'm in a small domicile and I do not get used very often. Review the FAR 117 reserve rules. I think you'll be surprised at just how much you can get used and abused on reserve, legally. Don't let all the doom and gloom get you down. This is a good place to be.