Originally Posted by
rickair7777
So it would be better to pay for a crash pad and sit around on SCR, rather than bid LCR? Typically on LCR you're either at home, flying, or in a company hotel on an overnight. On per diem if you're working.
What's wrong with that if you're a commuter? If you live in base, SCR will normally be better at most airlines (called less often).
I’m not a commuter now, but I did commute to reserve for 6 months as a new hire.
2nd year pay is $125/hr and SCR pays 4 hours more per month. So $500 for a crash pad would pencil financially. If your goal is sitting at home, neither are good options. LCR will get you out flying more. SCR will have you warming the lazyboy in the crash pad. The new MOU on LCR might turn the tide a bit toward LC pilots being able to cherrypick good flying. Still only 75/month for 200% contactable hours of a SCR pilot.
To each their own. But it’s important to understand that LCR is OPTIONAL. Even for the plug, don’t bid it if you don’t want it.