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03-05-2019 | 02:25 PM

#41

word302

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Originally Posted by bradthepilot

I'm pretty much on top of the other reserves, seniority-wise. I find I prefer long call to a junior line. But anyways...

You wrote...

I did in fact read that; my point was that it is not always true as it wasn't true at all in my case. I've *never* had an issue getting the day off I needed and bid for, even when I was on the bottom of the list. It just depends on what you want, the base, etc.

Lol. You don't know what you don't know. Sitting in a stagnant base as a captain for over a year now and getting closer to the bottom. You were likely only in the bottom third of reserves for a month or 2. Trust me, the old way was much better for us junior guys.

03-05-2019 | 03:09 PM

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captive apple

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Clearly, reserve transparency is gone.

03-05-2019 | 04:02 PM

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bradthepilot

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Originally Posted by word302

Well, I can't dispute what you're saying of course since it's a completely different time and situation. I guess I didn't think junior reserve was all that bad - the stuff I didn't like was things along the lines of endless OBRs, lots of ready sits, and so on - the usual stuff that I'm sure everyone dislikes. Were OBRs a big thing with hard line reserves as well?

03-05-2019 | 04:28 PM

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word302

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Originally Posted by bradthepilot

OBR and ready reserve has been getting progressively worse. I know exactly where you're coming from. When you only have to spend a month or 2 as a junior reserve it doesn't seem all that bad. When you spend years there you'll want to claw your eyes out.

03-08-2019 | 09:03 AM

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Ihavenoidea

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How are reserve times in DFW? Also what is the maximum number of hours you can sit ready reserve in one day?

03-08-2019 | 09:30 AM

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freightpilotguy

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Hey,

I’ve been offered a position with OO and MSP is my preferred base. Thankfully it seems pretty junior but I’m trying to figure out some things about the base and wondering if you guys could answer some questions.

- I saw on a previous thread that FOs are currently on reserve for 6-8 months before they get a line in MSP. Is this still true? Is reserve time increasing or decreasing?

- How many days off per month will an FO average in MSP on reserve versus when they hold a line?

- How long to hold a line as a CA in MSP?

Thank you in advance to anyone who answers.

03-08-2019 | 09:50 AM

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amcnd

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Originally Posted by freightpilotguy

Really depends when you hit the line... right before summer flying you may never see reserve... hiring increases to 56 NH’s CRJ every 2.5 weeks in june. I wouldn’t worry about line or upgrade. It will happen fast.. realy depends on your flight time right now..

03-08-2019 | 10:35 AM

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Steelship123

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Is there any limit to how many days you can get scheduled on ready reserve? And is ready reserve considered duty time where you would get paid per diem?

03-08-2019 | 11:11 AM

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word302

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From: 737 FO

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Originally Posted by Steelship123

Is there any limit to how many days you can get scheduled on ready reserve? And is ready reserve considered duty time where you would get paid per diem?

Currently there is no limit, though word is they're working to fix that. Yes you get taxable per diem while sitting RR.

03-08-2019 | 01:46 PM

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Flyboy68

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Quote:

Originally Posted by amcnd

Really depends when you hit the line... right before summer flying you may never see reserve... hiring increases to 56 NH’s CRJ every 2.5 weeks in june. I wouldn’t worry about line or upgrade. It will happen fast.. realy depends on your flight time right now..

How do upgrades work at OO?

Based purely on seniority? What about FO's that are hired with >1000 hrs Part 121?