Long Call (20-K-5) [@CMS]:
• On last day, released at 1000 if next day is HDO, RDO or VDO
• On last day, released at 1500 if next day is FDO or CDO

Short Call (20-K-6) [@CMS]:
• Pilot is released at 1500 prior to a day off unless notified
otherwise prior to that time

intersting that on my last day prior to rdo, it show me on long call from 0001 til 1500..

is there a time by which they have to assign the short calls for the next day (used to be by 1500 for lcal) or can they now call anytime and assign short call... say call at 2000 to assign a 0800 short call for the next day?

They are so messed up in EWR 777 they are calling reserves and asking for waivers ALREADY! As in waiving our flight time above 90 hours for the month before we turn into pumpkins. All I need is 1 more 3 day to Shanghai or Beijing and I'll have the rest of the month off. I'm not waiving a thing. You wanted this contract, well you got it!

Reference Section 5-B-2-c-(3). A reserve can not be assigned any trip that would cause them to exceed 90 hours of credit per month.

Not sure where you got that contract reference but the current UPA does not say "credit," it says "Flying Hours" and has it's own special definition.

5-B-2-c-(3) A Reserve shall not be assigned flying if such assignment would cause the sum of his Flying Hours and Nonflying Hours to exceed ninety (90) hours...

And "Flying Hours" are defined as,

5-B-2-c-(1) A Reserve's “Flying Hours” is the Actual Block Hours performed in the Bid Period, plus the scheduled block hours yet to be performed in the Bid Period, plus one (1) hour for every two (2) hours of deadhead performed or yet to be performed associated with revenue flying...

Which is a far cry from "credit" as, unfortunately, I have found out personally. 30 hours of RJ DH only counted for half towards the 90 hours--and I still hit 90 "Flying Hours." Maybe there's no DH on the 777, but I wouldn't want you to be surprised.

That's exactly what I'm talking about (referencing 5-B-2-c-3). We used to use the word "credit" on the L-CAL side. It's now Flying or Non-Flying. And yes, I only need one more 30 hour 3 day trip to China and I will have the rest of the month off.

We rarely DH on the 777, but even so I'll be illegal with another trip to China

Ah, I see. And enjoy the time off.

Does anyone know the details on field stand by? I got assigned it tomorrow at 1100-1500. I looked in the UPA and found nothing.

AFAIK, you're expected to be at the drome, inside of security for those four hours. Here's the best part...you get to do them for free! Yessir, the old five hours of pay for a FSB are gone daddy gone.

I typically arrive at the anointed time and check my V-File, then scurry away to find the darkest, quietest chair in the Tilton-Hilton for a few hours of snoring.

For AM shifts, California Burrito will do for b-fast along with some SBucks.

Four hours of your time, plus the commute. Free. Nice.

We used to have to sign in but I don't know if that's required any longer. I haven't signed in for a long time and I've never heard a word. If there's a bald 767 skipper down there with orange all over his bag, don't loan him an Andy Jackson under any circumstances. You'll never see it again.

About 40 mins prior to its completion I start heading for the UN bus. I mean, I stay dutifully till the last minute. I stand right at the FOSR desk with a cheerful and eager look. You see, I am building multi-engine turbine time so I can get an airline job and I don't want to miss an opportunity to fly.

FSB...because they can.

Be at airport for the 4 hour Field standby period. You're latest departure time is 1 hour after the 4 hour period, unless you waive the 1 hour. Search UPA for Field standby. Join unitedpilotforum. This is not the place for questions, if improperly answered, can get you fired. Find a better source. Are you really a UAL pilot?

Thanks for the info guys. Ill check out that website, I have never been to it before. Yes, I am a UAL guy, although I'm new here.