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RW newbie
Hello, I just applied to PSA for the RTP program. Should be interviewing in a few weeks. Any tips for a RW guy with absolutely zero experience in the airline industry? Also, could someone explain this chart? Thanks!
R1= Round 1 line, what everyone wants as you can SAP (scheduled adjustment period) and basically control your schedule.
R2= Round 2 line, basically the leftover trips from round 1 post SAP. These are trips mostly on the weekend and either begin very early or late which makes a commute a pain in the ass.
LCR= Long call reserve, 12 hr call out. Meaning they call you and you have 12 hrs to report
SCR= Short call reserve, 2 hr call out. They call and you have 2 hrs to show up.
When you get out of training and finish IOE you will be on SCR at first and then as you gain seniority you will move up the list and be able to hold a flying line.
Reserve means you are an on call pilot that is basically used at the discretion of the company and isn't too much fun. DAY, CVG and DCA all have reserve in the neighborhood of 1-3 months depending on upgrades, amount of flying, new guys coming in behind you, etc.