So I'm lookin for some info on Reserve life at Compass. Got an interview next week.
Can someone point out the bad parts of your contract in reference to Reserves? Do you have hot or airport ready reserves? How much are FOs flying on reserve.
11 days off per month.
Reserves put into "SILOs" and trips are assigned based on days left on reserve (one day trip for last day of reserve, two day trip for second to last day of reserve, etc.)
Ready reserve is eight hours. AM ready reserve is treated like a one day trip while PM ready reserve is treated like a two day trip.
You can preference your RAP (reserve availability period) but they are assigned by crew scheduling based on their need not which may or may not align with your preference.
RAPs are assigned the day before you start reserve at some time after 12:00 Central time. I haven't been on reserve in a while so I can tell you exactly when they have been assigned lately. This can cause commuting issues.
RAPs are 15 hours long, though the most you can be scheduled for duty is 14 hours extend-able to 16.
Do you have a minimum day guarantee?
The min duty period guarantee is 3:30 but doesn't include RAPs.
Are reserves breaking guarantee?
It ebbs and flows...I don't know what is going on currently.
When I was on reserve I didn't fly much, but I was usually the senior reservist and worked Monday through Friday when there are fewer open trips. I was also a Captain, which has generally been staffed higher.
Also, I was told they are hiring for two classes, one starting Jan 28 and the other Feb 6.
That's good.