Here is a snapshot of what I’ve experienced the last couple years while on global reserve… I live local. During Oct - April I average about 6 days of “work” per month… the rest of the year I average about 14 days of “work”. I define “work” as actually flying a trip and being away from home. I average 5 short calls every month throughout the year… about 25% these SCs are “used” per month and I’m assigned a short notice trip…. The other 75% I’m usually golfing with my phone on.

I bid reserve rather than a line because I “work” less each year. In comparison, The pilots who are in the 60-80% G Line range are working on average 15-16 days a month year round… usually flying crappy europe or domestic trips… on reserve I get a variety of high seniority desirable trips and on occasion a one day aircraft ferries… u never know.

In a nutshell if you absolutely need 15-16 hard days off each month then don’t bid a seat/fleet/domicile that you’ll be on reserve… if you live local and don’t really care what days you “work” then it could be beneficial.