Originally Posted by
DashAviator
Stinger, are you a captain or an FO? I'm a mid-level line holder on the captain side (Q400) and I'm flying my tail off. I've been tempted to bid reserve just to get some time off, but this experiment ended badly the last time. When the company is short-staffed the reserves often end up working MORE than the line holders, and with really bad schedules (numerous circadian swaps and extensions).
Reserve captains in the Q400 in Portland: How much are you flying? Thanks!
I’m a Q400 captain in Portland and I’m hardly used. Also not really on topic but I thought I’d throw this out there... a friend of mine who has been here less than 2 years was just awarded the jet in Portland AS A CAPTAIN!! Hopefully we see that Portland jet base open soon and actually see some movement on the captain side of the Q. In the last year I’ve been sitting reserve with almost no movement on the seniority list.
In all honesty though I don’t feel like I can complain. I love my job and I’ve had tons of time off. Reserve isn’t bad at all while living in base. Also I feel like it’s this way right now but as we all know this can all change in a month. I’m the type that tries to come to work, enjoy myself while I’m here, and be thankful that I get to be one of the lucky few to do this job. I definitely have more to be thankful for than to complain about.