Originally Posted by
Howgozit
Speaking about short call, how come when I ask for it I never get it, but I always get it on the first day of my reserve days. Since I CHOOSE to commute I have to be here a day prior... Short call must be fixed! P.s. I am already in the least desired category in the company, bidding a different aircraft was not going to get me off reserve.
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According to many on this board, the -9 is the most desireable category on the property. It's the manly man jet, makes your chest hair grow, builds muscle and character and does everything well including making lots of money.
I don't disagree with any of this personally and hope it gets a stay of execution. One thing is for sure, good old fashioned pilot skills are required on the -9.
I'm a commuter too and have seen my commute options shrink (from 9/day to 2/day) to the point that - to be legal - I also have to commute the day prior. I cannot wait for the May AE to bid to a commutable base and out of JFK - yeah, I cant same day commute to NYC - unbelievable. I feel your pain.