Commuting
#2
Originally Posted by Brav989
When you are a pilot for a regional or even major, do all of the airlines allow you to commute to work instead of living where you are domiciled at? IE domiciled Orlando living in Seattle?
#3
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Originally Posted by Sasquatch
That's a correct statement, Bravo. I can't think of a single part 121 airline where you must live in your domicile. Happy commuting!
example; from, comair's web site
RESERVE:
New Pilots are assigned to reserve flying and must be available to fly on a 14-hour standby basis when on reserve. While on reserve, pilots must be able to report to work with a minimum of 90 minutes notice. Reserve pilots can plan on 11 to 12 days off a month, and will be on reserve for the first 10 to 14 months of employment
#4
Originally Posted by Sky_Bound
What about the new hires on "reserve"?
Even on days off, you will only get a half day at home if you commute coast to coast on 2 days off. My reserve was a 5 on, two off w/ one block of 4 days off per month. It was almost impossible to go home on two day weekends as the commute was 7-8 hours from door to door. By the time you get home, you needed to leave the next morning to be back at work on time for your next reserve day. Waiting till the last flight isn't an option if loads are tight as you MUST get there. Once you are off probation, many carriers have a 'commuter policy' that allows you X number of missed assignments per year due to full flights preventing you from getting to base, but as a newbie on reserve you won't have that luxury!
#7
ExpressJet's reserve time
Anyone have any information on how long reserve would take to time-out at ExpressJet? I am seriously considering applying and I just want some feedback on the airline and it's policies/expectations/etc.
Best Regards,
Jason Leonard
Best Regards,
Jason Leonard
#8
I've been on reserve 6 months. Probably another 2 before I can hold a relief line here in IAH. My friends from my newhire class that went to CLE or EWR are all line holders, and have been for the last 2 months. I chose Houston so that I could buy a house.
Reserve isn't that bad. Houston seems to have the best selection of trips. Plus I live 15 minutes from the airport, which makes my commute a non-event. Life is good.
Reserve isn't that bad. Houston seems to have the best selection of trips. Plus I live 15 minutes from the airport, which makes my commute a non-event. Life is good.
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