Originally Posted by johnso29 (Post 798795)

Hey Guys! It actually worked!!! They moved my day, and I got the day off I wanted.:)

Originally Posted by satchip (Post 798959)

I know, I am not that naive. I don't see how we will be short, though. There are over 60 reserves available most days this month. How many more trips a day does it take to eat into that?

We are adding what, 3 or 4 destinations from JFK this summer? Throw in added frequency and you get maybe 10 additional crews a day. On the other hand, I may not know what the heck I'm talking about.

FTB, that is not a cue for you to make a witty remark!

Originally Posted by Ragtop Day (Post 798933)

I wish I was as lucky as you. It does not happen often, but every few months I have them tack on a SC later in the day, just had it happen a couple weeks ago. As you said usually by 3 pm they are done, but a few times I have gotten calls later in the pm for morning stuff-most of the time because snow or storms are moving towards mecca.

The last year or two we have been overstaffed which has led to more open time to be covered by white slips and therefore less need for SC's. This summer I am expecting a revival of the great tradition of working us reserves to the bone. Not too long ago I remember getting off a redeye to find min rest and another trip later that night. And few things suck more than commuting home, checking the "1>2>2" before leaving the airport and having to get on the exact same jumpseat back to ATL.

Originally Posted by acl65pilot (Post 798941)

Do not bet on that. I have had them many times add a SC to my schedule as late as 2300. 10 hrs the start of the period, as the contract states. Many times I have had them add a SC at 1900 for a 0500 start. Do not think they will not do it. They need 10 hrs to assign you a SC period and 12 to assign a LC a trip, so they will use a SC for tomorrow and give you a 10 hr notice for the start of the period. Of course you are considered as commuting in for the first two hours of it if it is preceded by an X day, but they cannot do that unless you answer your phone.
You see this a lot on the second day of your reserve period. I expect it to increase this summer as we are way short and they need bodies.

It is safe to say, I will be in position if I am on reserve.

Originally Posted by satchip (Post 798959)

I know, I am not that naive. I don't see how we will be short, though. There are over 60 reserves available most days this month. How many more trips a day does it take to eat into that?

We are adding what, 3 or 4 destinations from JFK this summer? Throw in added frequency and you get maybe 10 additional crews a day. On the other hand, I may not know what the heck I'm talking about.

FTB, that is not a cue for you to make a witty remark!

Originally Posted by acl65pilot (Post 798995)

That is great. Have you called them three weeks out so they can schedule it?

Originally Posted by iaflyer (Post 798996)

Did that weeks ago. :) I'll probably remind them in a few days.

Originally Posted by acl65pilot (Post 798998)

Nah, you called them, they will get you in, and if not no skin off your teeth. They are aware.