Originally Posted by
Wuzzo
OK, so I'm thinking I may be about the most popular kid in my class, whenever that is. High last 4, and all I want is to eventually end up in an NYC M88. Planning to commute from MHT/BOS, and that seems pretty doable, even to for long call reserve (and if all goes sour w/flight availability, it's a 5hr drive).
As a mil guy with zero airline experience, can someone give me a good idea on what a "typical" NYC M88 junior reserve month might look like? What about one of the most junior lines?
Also, when you sit long call, is that a 12hr or 24hr stint? I assume you're in crew rest as soon as you accept the call, and then your duty day starts at check in, right?
Thanks for helping fill my clue bag.
Wuzzo,
When one is junior they're at the mercy of PBS(preferential bidding system). This is the computer system we use to bid. Basically what you can get is 3-9 days of reserve in a row with 1-6 days off in between. The max amount of days off allowed can vary month to month, but you typically cannont work less then 3 days in a row.
You can expect 12 days off in a 30 day bid period and 13 days off in a 31 day bid period. I would not expect to hold weekends off for a while, at least not consistently. You may get one scattered here or there, but it never hurts to bid them off if you want them off.
As a commuter I like to work 4 days in a row minimum, but I usually bid min 5 on max 9 on with minimum 3 days off in between to minimize my commutes to base.
Everyday is long call, and you can be converted to short call 6 times a month. On long call you are phone available 24 hours a day, and a minimum of 12 hours notice is required for an assignment. This 12 hours notice provides the required rest needed before a trip. When on short call, you have 3 hours to departure time for notice so basically you need to be fairly close to the airport. Your short call phone availability period is 12 hours long. The short call assignments are completely random, & at crew scheduling discretion. Remember though, you only have to sit 6 a month, & you may only sit 2 & 3. 6 is the max allowable.
Hope this helps.
