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Old 08-10-2022, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Svfr View Post
Looks like the bottom third of the class is getting WB in EWR or SFO. If you end up being assigned WB how long would it take to hold IAD and which would be the best WB fleet to get there ASAP?
I'd say the 777. Flying is better, in my opinion, vs the 787 for the junior folks and it should be available as it has gone unfilled fairly recently. The 756 is an option too and while our flying isn't as great as EWR, DCA 756 is still pretty good.
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Old 08-10-2022, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Avgeek7248 View Post
so pretty much if you want any flexibility and chance outside of being a reserve slave for a few years (part of the job I’m willing to accept. Single living out west) try for NB.
Yes, your seniority and flexibility will improve quicker with a NB. QoL is really a personal preference. Some don’t mind WB reserve if you live in base
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Old 08-10-2022, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Swakid8 View Post
I am not oppose to the Airbus. I am just trying to get the information I need and preparing for worst case scenario. From the general consensus I’ve gathered and please correct me if I am wrong. Do not hesitate to send me a PM either. The bus is a great plane overall, but the trip quality on that side isn’t great. I know NEOs coming onto property will change that. However, that is way down the road.

To me, the Airbus isn’t the worst case scenario
I’ve been on the airbus for a year now. I’m 58% in base. Almost all of my trips are 2 leg days. I just did a 4 day trip with only 5 flights. The Airbus is a fantastic airplane.
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Old 08-12-2022, 10:13 AM
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Any Drops for next week?

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Old 08-13-2022, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by mm1989 View Post
I’ve been on the airbus for a year now. I’m 58% in base. Almost all of my trips are 2 leg days. I just did a 4 day trip with only 5 flights. The Airbus is a fantastic airplane.
What base??
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Old 08-13-2022, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by thornfc6 View Post
What base??
DCA…. filler
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Old 08-16-2022, 09:08 AM
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Anybody got the scoop on today's class?

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Old 08-16-2022, 10:26 AM
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16 Aug

6x A320 (EWR, SFO)
19x B737 (EWR, SFO, LAX)
16x B756 (SFO)
13x B777 (SFO)
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Old 08-17-2022, 04:08 AM
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Figure since there are new hires watching here it’s as good a place as any to ask. Can someone please explain how Global Reserve works? Only ever been on NB here thinking of 756 or 777 and also with the 73 and eventually 321s every fleet will have to understand it. I understand the 6 Hard days off (HDOs) can’t be touched. But can they only move your RDOs to potentially cover a global trip? If they move your days and a EWR-SFO 2-day pops up can they use a person who’s days were rolled for that or only a trip that meet the definition of global?

If you get days rolled do you just get a call or message from crew scheduling telling you you’re now on long call starting Day xx for a specified block of days? Thanks

How often have folks been seeing days rolled? please specify base/equipment
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Old 08-17-2022, 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Sixty N Two View Post
Figure since there are new hires watching here it’s as good a place as any to ask. Can someone please explain how Global Reserve works? Only ever been on NB here thinking of 756 or 777 and also with the 73 and eventually 321s every fleet will have to understand it. I understand the 6 Hard days off (HDOs) can’t be touched. But can they only move your RDOs to potentially cover a global trip? If they move your days and a EWR-SFO 2-day pops up can they use a person who’s days were rolled for that or only a trip that meet the definition of global?

If you get days rolled do you just get a call or message from crew scheduling telling you you’re now on long call starting Day xx for a specified block of days? Thanks

How often have folks been seeing days rolled? please specify base/equipment
My understanding with rolling is they have to assign you a trip and roll you from the get go, can’t be mid trip and they have to use everyone first that avoids a rolling
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