Originally Posted by
BigsuitcaseCA
Wow OK. The recruiter I spoke to yesterday told me reserve would be a few months, but he did say he wasn't 100% sure (about most of my questions actually). Thanks for the info guys.
General rule of thumb has been 3.5 years on property for a line a PHL 4.5 years for a line in CLT as a Captain and reserves block 60hrs a month avg throughout the year (lotsa of deadheads). That may change as PDT gets more jets but they’ll also be beefing up reserve staffing provided they keep getting applicants. There was a period pre Covid when there was no reserve staffing but JRMs reigned supreme and they were also paying 400% to cover flying for 60 aircraft. It would be prudent for the company to keep a healthy level of reserve staffing and cut off premium pay.