I would highly advise against this. As a seven year commuter that lives in base that wouldn’t even enter my mind. No doubt reserve took a hit in the new CBA but as mentioned earlier we still have some very sernior pilots bidding it so it can’t be that bad otherwise we would only see those unable to hold a line on reserve and that’s not the case in all bases. I can agree that interactions with scheduling have become a bit more tense as they fight to set precedent on how section 25 is interpreted. I’ve correceted them on a few things that I’d consider “oversights” not blatant disregard for the contract. I don’t think it’s out of the question that they would try to “trick” new FOs but I don’t think it’s a cultural norm over in Miramar either. Knowing your contract is paramount as always and remain professional on the phone.

If you are getting beat up on reserve AND live in base I would suggest bidding the least used RAP. This can be easily found out by talking to other reserve pilots. No one wants you to come steal their line so I suggest talking to guys senior to you if you want truthful answers. I know that in some bases that QOL can range from unbearable to down right desirable depending on RAP.