There’s also some sweet spots that you need to be able to take advantage of.

Weather meltdowns help, but not if you’re already out flying.

Weekends over the summer were typically red, but then again you first have to have weekends off to get a call.

Where you fall on the list is equally huge. The other day I was bored on a layover and had a gander at the premium event reports during the days I was x-listed over the past couple months. At around 40 credit hours YTD I found that each day premium calls were made the trip was taken long before I would receive a call.

It’s not completely accurate to say “if you just want to work, there is plenty of overtime available for everyone”

Base, days available, and luck all factor into it.