Originally Posted by
N1sync
Don't bid the Airbus if you don't want involuntary TDY, otherwise expect reserve almost everyday with 10 days off per month. Live in base if you don't want to kill yourself.
I agree with the living in base part. I have never been TDY'd though. Straight out off of IOE I was getting mixed and pure lines. I have never had a month of straight reserve. Usually more senior guys bid reserve in the slow months as a "vacation" since you're not likely to get used much.