Commuting to your base. What gives?
02-04-2015, 04:39 PM
#11
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Joined APC: Dec 2005
Position: 7ER B...whatever that means.
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Originally Posted by Systemized
Are you a captain or FO?
Unless you're driving an hour away to hang out at Wal-Mart, why would you wear you pants and bring your luggage? I also live 30-45mins from the airport and I will often sit reserve on the beach or on the boat in the summer. Just check that phone often when getting out of the water!
I am sure many will echo this, but reserve in base vs. commute to reserve are totally different jobs. Even a 30min flight to a place like EWR or LGA can turn into a nightmare with weather, other jumpseaters, ATC flow, etc. Commuter clauses. Get em, learn em, love em.
02-04-2015, 05:08 PM
#14
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Position: 88 Gunner
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If your commute is on most 50 seaters (all CRJ200s and E145s other than XRs), you might as well forget about going to work/home on days that require alternates. It's like trying to get within w&B envelope in a Seminole with 4 fat people
02-04-2015, 05:12 PM
#15
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Originally Posted by Cirrus4ZP
What is the percentage of reserve pay to block time? Do you even get paid for sitting reserve? Is it comparable to the 'barista' making coffee in the terminal?
02-04-2015, 05:32 PM
#16
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Position: Another RJ FO
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Originally Posted by Systemized
Are you not pay protected at skywest with a commuter clause?
02-04-2015, 05:48 PM
#17
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Joined APC: Jun 2013
Position: gear slinger
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Originally Posted by ysslah
If your commute is on most 50 seaters (all CRJ200s and E145s other than XRs), you might as well forget about going to work/home on days that require alternates. It's like trying to get within w&B envelope in a Seminole with 4 fat people
98% of the time I do get a seat in the back though.
02-04-2015, 06:56 PM
#18
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Depends on your work rules and why you commute,
My carrier is now pay protecting our commute and provides a crash pad type room at the airport... Why not commute from paradise now? I came to the conclusion that I don't want to live in the depressed expensive cities that we have bases in but rather under the sun on a beach... Very little cost difference, all I pay is the extra parking, so I found it was a good deal. This is why you must choose you carrier and contract wisely.
My carrier is now pay protecting our commute and provides a crash pad type room at the airport... Why not commute from paradise now? I came to the conclusion that I don't want to live in the depressed expensive cities that we have bases in but rather under the sun on a beach... Very little cost difference, all I pay is the extra parking, so I found it was a good deal. This is why you must choose you carrier and contract wisely.
02-04-2015, 07:12 PM
#20
sippin' dat koolaid
Joined APC: Jun 2013
Position: gear slinger
Posts: 982
Originally Posted by FaceBiter
Crying over a commute you make 98% of the time? Keeping it klassy.
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