Thanks for the heads up on this. Thought that SFO may be easy to get to because of the ridiculous costs of living? I'm lucky enough to have family there so sitting reserve wouldn't be an issue, unlike ORD where I'd have to pay to stay. I live in Seattle so hopefully it won't take a long time to get there either.

 

Last four classes have all gotten ORD. The focus has shifted east. Seems like SFO can be had in 3-5 months after doh and Lax shortly thereafter then sea. Pdx is up there with den for seniority.

 

What exactly is the commuting policy and is crew support a resource that actually helps with tough situations? I'm getting ready to start commuting for the first time.

 

Only the best policy out there...there is no policy.

If you can't make it, call in Emergency...not sick.
Give yourself two flights with open seats and don't worry.

 

What will calling in emergency do? Is that frowned upon?

 

Actually there isn't even a requirement for 2 flights. Make a realistic effort to get to work, if you can't, call emergency. No harm no foul. If this starts happening on the regular, you may run into a problem.

 

Nope. Unless it happens excessively. Emergency is anything other than sick.

 

True, you are right. I think giving yourself two flights is a "good practice" thing.

 

Hi Guys,

Early forty's aspiring F/O here, Getting close to send applications out , from reading the different threads seems like everybody is pretty happy at OO QOL even they not offering any bonuses or "carrots" as of now which for me speaks volumes. So I have few question that hopefully some of you could help.

1) How long to get TUS or PHX base , could anyone give me Jr. F/O DOH on both, I will be commuting from PHX and TUS drive to work will be OK.

2) For what I've read that will be CRJ only base right? Can I specifically ask for CRJ type.

3) If CRJ is granted do I get to fly all 3 (200/700/900) ?

4) How long can one expect to be on reserve and could I get a decent schedule like 4 or 5 days on with 3 off while on reserve until able to hold a line, also any chance to pick extra flying as a reserve newby.

Thanks

 

Best of luck!