Originally Posted by
CincoDeMayo
Reserve flexibility can be summed up simply as:
There is none as a junior pilot. 12 days off, you will get used a lot, and your days off aren't really days off with the exception of 4 a month.
Enjoy
I know there are exceptions and outliers in every aspect.. but I've yet to be used on a day off or a golden day (lineholder or rsv) unless it was a complete operational meltdown and neither of us wanted to extend. Then it was just a DH back to base when the dust settled with that nice extra pay.
The 12 days off on reserve is pretty accurate though, and if you're long call expect to fly AT LEAST min guarantee, you will get used and abused.