DCA 756 FO here. I live in base (115 miles to IAD). I’m at around 48% in BES.

I bid reserve by chouce during the school year and the QOL has been great. Most of the time, I don’t even have a bag packed when on short call. Last year, I went 56 days between work events other than SCs.

I worked 2 days this month as a PC Fill-in. I didn’t see that coming.

However, with the latest cmvacancy bid, I think IAD flying may get before up. I don’t see any other explanation to increasing the FO slots by 50 bodies. There are 18 reserves available tomorrow and only one open trip. In November, there are only 9 trips open for the entire month. Line holders are usually the ones picking up open trips. The time off is good if you want it.

My point is that Global reserve is different than narrow body reserve. Living in base vs commuting is a much different animal and now that they can track how SCs are picked up, it may be less tolerable for the commuters.

As for the change in SC tracking, as a local guy, I would be willing to hook a fellow pilot up and APU a SC if they are in a pinch. Just click on my name and send me a note via Crew Companion. I will never ask for anything in return, only that you pay it forward. PM me if you want my contact info.