Originally Posted by Fichael80

My guess is the 10XXX CAs who hit 85 are DFW based (AA centrally located CONUS reserve basically) and voluntarily press over min guarantee since it's all profit once you hit 73/76 hours. Anyway, short call, living in base is not a bad deal at AA. I use sick time (sick if needed is still a great contract provision despite the min 1-day sick charge if you're needed) and the occasion PVD to control my QoL. I also go ugly early if I know I am going to get called and especially look for trips with return deadheads that I can no-show and get home early without Table B rest requirements. Even though I'm junior, my ear is always open to when the **** hits the fan and I drop generic ballots to get OG. It only takes one to make 90 hours with a 76 hour min guarantee once you include reassignments and other additional pay. Bottom line, I don't hesitate to play the game and maximize my QoL based on what my seniority can hold. I certainly don't let it ride like many of friends I keep in touch with from training/INDOC who are in my bid status.