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.
I'm a junior NYC -88 guy. Your month will vary depending upon what the staffing is like. During the Summer, plan to fly right up to guarantee (70 hours) or over. I commute from California and I'm home about 14 to 15 days per month on average. If you live close to base, you'll definitely be home more. On a 31 day month, you have a guaranteed 13 days off. All reserve pilots are on long call (12 hours) and they can assign you up to six short call periods (2 hour call out) per month. A short call period is 12 hours long and you can usually get released two hours early. Example... a short call might go from 6am to 6pm and if scheduling approves it, you can get released at 4pm. If you aren't commuting by plane and it's the slow time of year, you should be able to be home at least 15-16 days a month. Hope this helps out.