Originally Posted by
acl65pilot
It is the RUO. They call all of the WS's first then if no one takes it, they call a SC reserve. That is why it is always a short call out. Many pilots have WS's in for these trips, but with less than 12 hrs of notice it is a proffer.
Call it what you want. I say splitting up ER and domestic trips and cross assigning them is shenanigans. They have their ways of sharp shooting and most are excellent marksmen.
It probably is in their mandate to cover trips as efficiently as possible. They do their job well. I was joking, but, if I was in CS, I'd make bets to keep the crew entertained.