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RockyMtnFO 04-18-2008 08:55 AM

Sleestak - I sent Camielle an email a week ago about taking the EMB class and haven't been able to get a hold of her on the phone either. Who did you talk to about switching classes? Did they give you May or June?

fatmike69 04-18-2008 09:31 AM


Originally Posted by sleestak (Post 367657)
I just switched from the CRJ pool to BRO class. I live in south Orange County and am wondering what the lines are like out of SAN, PSP, LAX(reserve lines). To be more specific:

1. Are there a lot of 1 or 2 day trips?

2. Any standups?

3. If not any of the above, what are the typical lines for junior lineholder?

4. How long from call to show for reserve?

Thanks for the info in advance!

Sleestak


SAN: Only locals and 4 days. THere are some 2 day trips that start at the co-domicile (Carlsbad).

PSP: Good mix of all varieties, and show times.

LAX is reserve only.

Haven't been junior for a while, so don't know how the junior lineholders are making out. However when I was, I was getting mostly 4 days with about 13-16 days off per month. Had to work weekends, but not bad overall. Some of the EMB schedules are grueling, however. Long days, no breaks, 8 legs.

As far as reserve is concerned, there is a 2 hour call out policy. HOWEVER: I understand right now that the company is pretty much abusing reserves with "ready reserve". This means you are on airport call, where you have to be waiting at the airport and ready to go within 20 minutes of receiving a call. It sounds like the company is just doling out this duty arbitrarily to alot of reserves, and believe me it is not fun. Alot of times 8 hours of sitting at the airport for nothing. Most are speculating that this is crew scheduling's way of punishing us for getting the 1.5 hour callout extended to two. :mad:

sleestak 04-18-2008 12:07 PM

Rocky, I switched a week ago when I called and talked to LL. June class.

Fatmike, thanks for the info. What's a "local"?

Seattlecfi 04-18-2008 12:13 PM


Originally Posted by sleestak (Post 367823)
What's a "local"?

It is a day trip.

Seatownflyer 04-18-2008 12:13 PM


Originally Posted by ANPBird (Post 366959)
I have a crashpad there that is walking distance to/from the airport so I have no car.

You still in that peach of a crashpad? sorry man.

ANPBird 04-18-2008 05:39 PM


Originally Posted by ExperimentalAB (Post 367563)
Buddy of mine ran into Jerry on a DH the other day...said they are hoping for May RJ classes...FWIW

Thats the second time I have heard that now. Would be nice! Had a buddy of mine in FAT talk to VA last week, she told him the next one planned as of now would be on June 30th and she will be working on the awards in the middle of May. We will see????????????????

ANPBird 04-18-2008 05:42 PM


Originally Posted by Seatownflyer (Post 367829)
You still in that peach of a crashpad? sorry man.

Dude, your missing out! The place is packed every night now because there are reserves.....for the jet and EMB capts that is. Usually nothing but top bunks for me when I get in at night!

Hellenbrand1 04-21-2008 02:02 PM

I was hired early this month and I'm looking forward to joining the team! I received the EMB study packet and I'm standing by for a class date. I know they said the May EMB class is full, and I know the RJ had a good bunch of folks swimming with many switching over now. Any ideas on how big the Bro pool is getting?

Thanks!

OptimusClimb 04-21-2008 04:23 PM

Sleestak cool to hear that your in the June class! anyone else in it? rockymtn did you get a hold of anyone yet? I also talked to LL. I'm also a socal guy so i think this is a much better choice. Anyone know how many in the june class?

Paok 04-21-2008 04:31 PM


Originally Posted by fatmike69 (Post 367709)
SAN: Only locals and 4 days. THere are some 2 day trips that start at the co-domicile (Carlsbad).

PSP: Good mix of all varieties, and show times.

LAX is reserve only.

Haven't been junior for a while, so don't know how the junior lineholders are making out. However when I was, I was getting mostly 4 days with about 13-16 days off per month. Had to work weekends, but not bad overall. Some of the EMB schedules are grueling, however. Long days, no breaks, 8 legs.

As far as reserve is concerned, there is a 2 hour call out policy. HOWEVER: I understand right now that the company is pretty much abusing reserves with "ready reserve". This means you are on airport call, where you have to be waiting at the airport and ready to go within 20 minutes of receiving a call. It sounds like the company is just doling out this duty arbitrarily to alot of reserves, and believe me it is not fun. Alot of times 8 hours of sitting at the airport for nothing. Most are speculating that this is crew scheduling's way of punishing us for getting the 1.5 hour callout extended to two. :mad:

Doesnt the amazing Skywest contract have some sort of protection for you reserves with sitting ready.... 8 hours? that is insane.....


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