What is life like for UAL 737 FO Reserve EWR
 

Like the post says, I'm looking for info on what UAL 737 Reserve FO life is like.

Number of days used
Number of short call days assigned
How often called with min time to report
Any airport standbys assigned

Any other info you might consider important.

Luckily, I don't need a crash pad or wheels.

Thanks in advance

First I believe some of the info you make get here will be changing as the summer approaches. The late fall and winter has been slow for reserve on the 737 in EWR. Since the newhires have slowed and have gone to 320's and 767's many believe the summer will be much busier on the 737 in EWR. Most returning UAL pilots have chosen the 737 so movement is non existent on the 737 in EWR.

Expect converted to short call between 2-4 times per month. You can expect at least one of those to a field standby (4 hours).

I have been flying about 30 hours per month with some aggressive pickup.

Haven't had a trip assigned with min time to report it has been either on Long Call or more than 3 hours.

It seems on a given day depending on weather and who is scheduling the company is assigning about 8-12 short call pilots. The staffing on the 737 in EWR is greater than any other base however.

The trips are not commutable for the most part and the ones that end up in opentime are early show and late finish. The base started flying LGA trips in FEB 2014 and a few of the open trips are LGA with 0445-0700 reports there.

Good luck with the start and welcome.

Never get used right now
Assigned short call usually once in a four day block
Field Standby assigned less than that

Just like 130drvr said, essentially not getting used at all the last few months. I've been converted to short call about 3 to 4 times each month, but have never been called for a trip while on short call. I've never had airport standby either. I finished IOE the first week of January and have only flown three times since! I don't do aggressive pickup since I live in base, so I'm enjoying the time at home. But as was mentioned, I'm pretty sure that will change come summer.

Yep, you don't need a "jump to conclusions mat" to see whats a'comin' this summer!

Or a pet rock!! :D

From the SSC meeting this week...

"During the summer months, the training centers will be operating at low capacity, with many of the instructors doing as much line flying as possible. Manpower will be tight as the company is planning to operate with a 16% minimum reserve coverage. Although slightly higher than experienced at LCAL, it is much lower than LUAL has experienced."

Gonna be an interesting summer.

EWR 73FO G line is currently at 66%. We are way over staffed at present. Not sure the intent for that other than the number of departures we have, or if base growth is intended. Hopefully the comments above will translate into the G line coming down significantly this summer. Is that what happens every summer?

Does MPG go up in summer?

Update on FIFO renumeration status:

Not sure if I am a special case or not, but I thought I recalled a union email stating mid-March for the grievance payouts. It should show as a separate line item.

Postpay says it will be on the April 1 check. Double check your statements to make sure you get it guys

Not to thread drift here.....but! Meanwhile the EWR 756 reserves have been flying 80+ hours every month. There is SRM on a weekly basis due to no reserve coverage. It makes you wonder what they are doing in regards to staffing.