SFO time on reserve?
08-30-2019 | 09:05 AM
#1
Thread Starter
On Reserve
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
SFO time on reserve?
I just finished IOE and was expecting to be stuck in Chicago for the next few months (which I was fine with) but I was unexpectedly awarded SFO starting in October. Trying to put some plans together and was wondering how long I should expect to sit reserve there. Also any tips or recommendations for a SoCal commuter would be welcome.
Thanks!
Thanks!
08-30-2019 | 01:31 PM
#3
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 513
Likes: 0
From: Line holder
I just finished IOE and was expecting to be stuck in Chicago for the next few months (which I was fine with) but I was unexpectedly awarded SFO starting in October. Trying to put some plans together and was wondering how long I should expect to sit reserve there. Also any tips or recommendations for a SoCal commuter would be welcome.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Congrats!!
Crossing fingers for SAN for ya!
08-30-2019 | 02:30 PM
#4
Line Holder
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 494
Likes: 0
Post history said ERJ
OP you can probably get an estimate by comparing the last line holder (or composite) and see what their seniority # is and see where you are relative to them along with the PBS bid transparency and bid information to get an idea of the targeted line holders. But I don't know anything about the ERJ side and how quick it moves. I'd estimate 5 months of reserve. I'm CRJ and got SFO in july and only moved up two spots. Also got in right before they added 15 FOs and i'm just now getting a line after 5 months of flying.
OP you can probably get an estimate by comparing the last line holder (or composite) and see what their seniority # is and see where you are relative to them along with the PBS bid transparency and bid information to get an idea of the targeted line holders. But I don't know anything about the ERJ side and how quick it moves. I'd estimate 5 months of reserve. I'm CRJ and got SFO in july and only moved up two spots. Also got in right before they added 15 FOs and i'm just now getting a line after 5 months of flying.
08-31-2019 | 01:24 PM
#5
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 427
Likes: 0
I just finished IOE and was expecting to be stuck in Chicago for the next few months (which I was fine with) but I was unexpectedly awarded SFO starting in October. Trying to put some plans together and was wondering how long I should expect to sit reserve there. Also any tips or recommendations for a SoCal commuter would be welcome.
Thanks!
Thanks!
08-31-2019 | 01:46 PM
#7
Line Holder
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 494
Likes: 0
No. You don't get a seniority number until you start training. Everything runs on seniority unfortunately.
Base availability is all over the place. Might as well just suck it up and be the guinea pig for a few months.
08-31-2019 | 04:00 PM
#9
Line Holder
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 494
Likes: 0
There aren't really any 5 day trips. Reserve you will get lucky if you're called for a 3 day. Reserve can either start at 4am or 9am and you have two hours to get to the airport. But in ORD or DTW, MSP, you have a high chance of getting used a lot on reserve. In class you'll list out your most desired base to the least wanted.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
