Commuting Advice
08-17-2022 | 08:04 AM
#11
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it isnt 3 hours to show.
From the ALPA NewHire guide for reference:
"Our SCR “callout” time frame is often misunderstood. The requirement is that the pilot be ready to push no more than three hours from notification, not necessarily the aircraft ready to push. We advise that a pilot arrive with enough time such that the required duties and safety checks for which he is responsible be accomplished within three hours from callout.
Example: A pilot on R03 can be called at 0300 for a 0515 report (0600 push)."
08-17-2022 | 08:36 AM
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Have you ever commuted? You're likely going to need a crashpad or pay for commuter hotels. Spirit moved to more 1,2, and 3 day schedules. We still have a lot of 4 days, but be aware we have a mix, so it is tough for commuters. Also, if you are on reserve, you will get a lot of 1,2 and 3 day trips, so you will doing a lot of back and forth to the airport. The best way to get control of your schedule is to get off reserve and get a line, and the best place for that is FLL/MIA. All of the decent commutes like DTW, ORD, DFW, LAS are going to be way more senior. The problem with South Florida is that the flights are always full and ATC is a mess in both NYC and South Florida, so you will use the commuter policy a ton.
Like I said, there are no easy options for you.
Like I said, there are no easy options for you.
Not sure if you have any knowledge on Pt135/fractional life, but what are your thoughts on commuting at Spirit for 2-3 years vs being home-based at a fractional like FlexJets or NetJets? The end goal would be 121 with a legacy. While I know people make great lifelong careers at Spirit, I just wonder if quality of life at a home-based fractional would be better than commuting for at least a couple years?
08-17-2022 | 08:50 AM
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Not sure if you have any knowledge on Pt135/fractional life, but what are your thoughts on commuting at Spirit for 2-3 years vs being home-based at a fractional like FlexJets or NetJets? The end goal would be 121 with a legacy. While I know people make great lifelong careers at Spirit, I just wonder if quality of life at a home-based fractional would be better than commuting for at least a couple years?
08-17-2022 | 08:53 AM
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"Ready to depart in 3 hours" for reserve assignment. You also get 15 minutes to call back once scheduling calls to notify you.
it isnt 3 hours to show.
From the ALPA NewHire guide for reference:
"Our SCR “callout” time frame is often misunderstood. The requirement is that the pilot be ready to push no more than three hours from notification, not necessarily the aircraft ready to push. We advise that a pilot arrive with enough time such that the required duties and safety checks for which he is responsible be accomplished within three hours from callout.
Example: A pilot on R03 can be called at 0300 for a 0515 report (0600 push)."
it isnt 3 hours to show.
From the ALPA NewHire guide for reference:
"Our SCR “callout” time frame is often misunderstood. The requirement is that the pilot be ready to push no more than three hours from notification, not necessarily the aircraft ready to push. We advise that a pilot arrive with enough time such that the required duties and safety checks for which he is responsible be accomplished within three hours from callout.
Example: A pilot on R03 can be called at 0300 for a 0515 report (0600 push)."
Ah gotcha. Google maps says 2hr40min to ACY at this very moment, and its a relatively low traffic time of day right now so Im not sure I can bank on this without at least heading 40 min in the direction of ACY everytime im on SCR.
On another note, im a bit worried about the drive home after a potentially long work day. I can make it through a 13hr duty period but that extra 3 hrs to get home will
be brutal. With that in mind would you still recommend driving to ACY? Curious how the others who drive from CT and NY make it work.
08-17-2022 | 10:30 AM
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08-17-2022 | 11:37 AM
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If I was in your situation I would drive to ACY. If on reserve just keep an eye on things and always be ready to leave within a few minutes. If things are going south or lots of trips in open time just head an hour closer to airport and hang there.
As someone who has commuted for 121 now for seven years, I would drive in a heartbeat. Just knowing you are in control of your own destiny is huge.
As someone who has commuted for 121 now for seven years, I would drive in a heartbeat. Just knowing you are in control of your own destiny is huge.
08-17-2022 | 11:51 AM
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Long Call Reserve has been going junior in ACY as of late. There are downsides to it but it would make your drive easier. They have 3am reserve there where you know about it the day prior or your phone rings at 3am. If you were anxious you could set an alarm and check your schedule at 230am and bug out of the city.
08-17-2022 | 05:52 PM
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Most of the rush hour traffic in the morning is going INTO the city. And vice versa in the afternoon
I’m starting in November and hopefully ill
get the ACY base and the reserve isn’t that long.
is ACY still a small senior base with no movement ?
I’m starting in November and hopefully ill
get the ACY base and the reserve isn’t that long.
is ACY still a small senior base with no movement ?
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