Originally Posted by
Ragtop Day
I wish I was as lucky as you. It does not happen often, but every few months I have them tack on a SC later in the day, just had it happen a couple weeks ago. As you said usually by 3 pm they are done, but a few times I have gotten calls later in the pm for morning stuff-most of the time because snow or storms are moving towards mecca.
The last year or two we have been overstaffed which has led to more open time to be covered by white slips and therefore less need for SC's. This summer I am expecting a revival of the great tradition of working us reserves to the bone. Not too long ago I remember getting off a redeye to find min rest and another trip later that night. And few things suck more than commuting home, checking the "1>2>2" before leaving the airport and having to get on the exact same jumpseat back to ATL.
Originally Posted by
acl65pilot
Do not bet on that. I have had them many times add a SC to my schedule as late as 2300. 10 hrs the start of the period, as the contract states. Many times I have had them add a SC at 1900 for a 0500 start. Do not think they will not do it. They need 10 hrs to assign you a SC period and 12 to assign a LC a trip, so they will use a SC for tomorrow and give you a 10 hr notice for the start of the period. Of course you are considered as commuting in for the first two hours of it if it is preceded by an X day, but they cannot do that unless you answer your phone.
You see this a lot on the second day of your reserve period. I expect it to increase this summer as we are way short and they need bodies.
It is safe to say, I will be in position if I am on reserve.
Ah... I guess ATL 88 is a bit over staffed. Probably explains why I've flown 4 days this month. 4. Maybe they've MD'd too many people off the 756 and other aircraft into this one. Kind of like the days where you furlough till you hire?
Originally Posted by
satchip
I know, I am not that naive. I don't see how we will be short, though. There are over 60 reserves available most days this month. How many more trips a day does it take to eat into that?
We are adding what, 3 or 4 destinations from JFK this summer? Throw in added frequency and you get maybe 10 additional crews a day. On the other hand, I may not know what the heck I'm talking about.
FTB, that is not a cue for you to make a witty remark!
... well, you did ask nicely...
so I'll just post the annoying pic of the night... the one you just feel obligated to click on:
I dare you to click on ^^^^^...
with the volume up.
DON'T LAUGH.