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You look like the right one to ask here based on this comment.

I have 5 days reserve to end the month. On the day prior, I picked up OT. That SHOULD give me a 7 day conflict on the 1st of next month. I'm expecting to get a line next month. I'd like to guarantee I get that 1st off.

If I select the transition option or don't select the transition option, what should I expect.

If you want to guarantee the 1st off then don’t bid transition because that means they can only remove you from January to resolve any conflicts (ie the 1st). The only downside is you won’t get paid for that day but you will still receive the monthly garantee regardless because you didn’t drop the day (this is how the reserve guys still get the 75 hours). If you select transition then they have the option of removing you from either side of the transition.

How would OT be treated on the transition if you picked up a trip that started at the end of one month but ran into another month? And how would selecting the transition option effect it either way?

Well depends on if you are on reserve or holding a line. If the month you are going into is a reserve month then you can either choose to treat it as a reserve day flying. You could also choose to "move" a day off on it so you could get the OT credit for them.

This doesn't have much to do with selecting transition.

Also, if someone knows the section of the contract I'm talking about please post.

I'm not on reserve anymore so I'm thinking in terms of line holders. Been reading the contract and haven't seen those questions answered. Just trying to figure out the best strategy for setting up the transition and much of what I've been told by the captains I've been flying with is not in line with what I'm reading in the contract (but the posts in this thread are MUCH closer which is why I'm asking here) and an email to union reps for clarification is going unanswered. The questions I asked regarding OT are the last bit of details I can't figure out.

Call the union. I had an issue on understanding pay and scheduling conflicts in regards to vacation. He was very helpful in terms of maximizing vacation to get the most pay.