Then mix n match pairings and reserve blocks where you're low on the reserve callout list. My best month was built on a foundation of reserve, 170 tfp (147 hours) while only actually visiting an airport 5 days. No restrictions on what type of work we pick up. Sit at home unused for a 3 day rap? Add another 2-day rap behind it or pick up a pairing. And also ways bid into the chaos. Work smarter, not harder.

big difference between actually working 18 days and getting paid for 18 days...I agree, actually working 18 days sounds awful.