Bases and Seats...
03-16-2016, 09:04 AM
#411
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Joined APC: Oct 2012
Position: 737
Posts: 1,061
Originally Posted by C-17 Driver
2 trips since Nov 1st. Reserve by choice for part of that time. Forced to reserve as the 76T category winded down at DCA..
Spent more time at TK than on the road (2 landings classes and a CQMV/LOE). 756 transition training at the end of the month.
Bidding back to a line next month. I'm around 60% seniority at DCA.
Global reserve while living in base is a very nice pace. I've commuted across the country to sit reserve and hated every second of it.
Spent more time at TK than on the road (2 landings classes and a CQMV/LOE). 756 transition training at the end of the month.
Bidding back to a line next month. I'm around 60% seniority at DCA.
Global reserve while living in base is a very nice pace. I've commuted across the country to sit reserve and hated every second of it.
03-16-2016, 09:23 AM
#412
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Joined APC: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,253
Originally Posted by All In
Bring back short call lines. -those that live in in base often bid them. -its extra $ to not fly and stay at home. That in turn, allows commuters more opportunity to sit long call instead of commuting in to base every other day to sit around and never fly. win/win
03-16-2016, 09:44 AM
#413
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Joined APC: Jul 2011
Position: Pressing On
Posts: 524
Originally Posted by All In
Bring back short call lines. -those that live in in base often bid them. -its extra $ to not fly and stay at home. That in turn, allows commuters more opportunity to sit long call instead of commuting in to base every other day to sit around and never fly. win/win
But at least they aren't the same clowns who let the FSB nose into the tent because "they will never use it".
03-16-2016, 11:26 AM
#414
Line Holder
Joined APC: May 2015
Position: 75/76 Left
Posts: 41
Originally Posted by SVA402
What's the deal with commuting across the country to 756 reserve? Do you pretty much need to spend all of your long call in a crash pad? Any other tips or tricks for being home more or anything?
03-16-2016, 01:31 PM
#415
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Joined APC: Feb 2011
Posts: 3,866
Originally Posted by TwinkiePilot
Along with what's already said, scheduling gurus can chime in, but if you find yourself with a block of 6 reserve days, you are effectively released at 0000 on day 6 due to the 30/168 look back. If you did nothing but check your schedule as required to at 1800 local base time on your last day off before the block of ON days (did not agressive pick-up before 1800LBT), did not have a 30 hour layover on a trip during the 6 days on, and are on long call for day 6, you're a pumpkin at 0000 if not assigned anything. They can't give you the 12 hour notice required to be able to start an FDP at 1200LBT on day 6. Good to know if you're a commuter...
03-18-2016, 04:13 PM
#417
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Joined APC: Dec 2010
Position: DCA756FO
Posts: 210
Originally Posted by TwinkiePilot
Along with what's already said, scheduling gurus can chime in, but if you find yourself with a block of 6 reserve days, you are effectively released at 0000 on day 6 due to the 30/168 look back. If you did nothing but check your schedule as required to at 1800 local base time on your last day off before the block of ON days (did not agressive pick-up before 1800LBT), did not have a 30 hour layover on a trip during the 6 days on, and are on long call for day 6, you're a pumpkin at 0000 if not assigned anything. They can't give you the 12 hour notice required to be able to start an FDP at 1200LBT on day 6. Good to know if you're a commuter...
03-18-2016, 07:16 PM
#418
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Joined APC: Feb 2011
Posts: 3,866
Originally Posted by DG1000
Great point. Still have to be available to receive a call and return one to scheduling. Just can't disappear without their permission.
03-19-2016, 02:49 AM
#419
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Joined APC: Feb 2009
Posts: 332
Originally Posted by TwinkiePilot
Along with what's already said, scheduling gurus can chime in, but if you find yourself with a block of 6 reserve days, you are effectively released at 0000 on day 6 due to the 30/168 look back. If you did nothing but check your schedule as required to at 1800 local base time on your last day off before the block of ON days (did not agressive pick-up before 1800LBT), did not have a 30 hour layover on a trip during the 6 days on, and are on long call for day 6, you're a pumpkin at 0000 if not assigned anything. They can't give you the 12 hour notice required to be able to start an FDP at 1200LBT on day 6. Good to know if you're a commuter...
Wrong, it says you must show a 30 hour break PRIOR to the start of your duty period. That being said they most likely won't use you
03-20-2016, 09:33 AM
#420
Line Holder
Joined APC: May 2015
Position: 75/76 Left
Posts: 41
Originally Posted by nancy33
Wrong, it says you must show a 30 hour break PRIOR to the start of your duty period. That being said they most likely won't use you
ETA: Should also point out it's 30 hours prior to the start of a FDP or reserve duty, meaning short call.
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