Originally Posted by
DashTrash
I agree with almost everything that you said. I would add that the min day should go up (Delta’s is 5:15/day average). Our five hours has been stagnant since the JCBA at least. Reserves shouldn’t have a blanket guarantee. That guarantee should be divided into credit per day, and a reserve pilot should accrue that credit per day or a trip whichever is greater.
As for the before 10:00 thing…. If the Company wants it so bad, then pony up!!! Give the reserve pilot a choice. Either take the add pay, or if you commute, then you get POS and a hotel.
Might not be so bad if we actually go to 15 reserve days. But if they actually "pony up" then it can be optional. There's no way a 12/13 day off guy should be checking in and possibly commuting on days off.