How far to live from JFK on reserve?
03-19-2018 | 05:28 PM
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For the JFK base, does reserve require coming in to the airport every day? Or is it more a mix of long an short call? Just depends on the season?
New to JB and used to live in CT. Considering going back to an area that's about a 1:45 drive from JFK in normal traffic. Or maybe White Plains or Stamford.
New to JB and used to live in CT. Considering going back to an area that's about a 1:45 drive from JFK in normal traffic. Or maybe White Plains or Stamford.
03-20-2018 | 03:58 PM
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With JB 13 years. Lived in Norwalk and did 3 years reserve by choice. Back then (2010-2013) long call was given out more and didn’t fly too much. Now live in the Southbury/Woodbury area and still bid reserve a few times a year. It’s 90 miles to JFK. It’s tight even with no traffic. But over the years I have found that the 2 hour callout is not very frequent. Lots of trips assigned the day before and also have bid for trips to fly on reserve in order to have some sort of schedule. If you live in Stamford or White Plains it will work. But your mileage may vary based on seniority on reserve. Weekend reserve flys just about the time. Weekday reserve is a bit easier.....
03-21-2018 | 04:26 AM
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Good luck man.
03-21-2018 | 03:44 PM
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Correct. I’ve been late a few times. I’ve called them and they just said get there when you can. I’ve found that if they call you for a 2 hour callout something is already screwed up and you being “late” ain’t gonna matter as the flight your going to fly is already behind.
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