Originally Posted by
NavyFlyer
Short calls are less likely to be utilized because most of us give more than 12 hrs notice if unable to make a trip. Because short calls are the last line in the company's defense, the company keeps as many as they can and won't want to burn them if others (long call) are available for use.
Locals can volunteer for more short call to benefit from lack of relative use, and relieve the burden for those commuting in for short call. Be warned, YMMV.
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That can be base and plane dependent. I often bid reserve by choice and I get used more often off of short call than long call. I live in base too and for me, I can't think of any reason to volunteer for additional short call. YMMV.