I've been reading the CAL/UAL TTA this weekend and have to admit, it looks like a pretty good option. A couple questions:

1) How does the long call reserve work? Can you commute to long call reserve? How does the 9 hour call out work over the pm when commuter flights are unavailable?

2) What kind of retirement plan does CAL have? When does it start for newhires?

3) Is EWR 756 or 777 relatively senior or junior?

4) What are the sick leave and vacation accrual rates?

5) What are the min days off per month? What is the pay per day on reserve?

6) Can you "mil vacation" drop? What is it worth?

7) Is there a base and/or equipment freeze as a newhire? If so how long?

8) What is the pay guarantee in new-hire training?

9) Does CAL pay for lodging/travel for new-hire training?


Thanks in advance for any info. I sincerely look forward to working next to our CAL brethren in the future!