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01-17-2017 | 03:42 PM

Nholmes11

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SFO 787 Reserve

Hola!

I was wondering what life is like as a SFO 787 Reserve commuter? I am senior enough to hold commutable trips on the 756 in SFO--but could be the junior (or close) 787 SFO FO on the vacancy bid. Thoughts?!?

Also, could I be displaced by the 747 displacement which will occur this fall? And if so, what does that mean?

Thanks for the advice in advance!

01-17-2017 | 04:10 PM

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As long as you can tolerate the poor sanitation and choking pollution in China for half the month and never expect to actually fly the airplane......then, I think you'll like it.

See also; PANDA, BIC, NOB

01-17-2017 | 04:51 PM

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If you are going to live in base, Reserve is not that bad. I'm not on the 787 but I can tell you Short-Calls will make your life a living h3ll. You will find that the building of Short-calls are arbitrary and capricious. Don't do it if you commute - do it at your own peril.

01-17-2017 | 05:00 PM

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I wouldn't wish commuting to RSV (particularly global RSV) on anyone.

01-18-2017 | 11:11 AM

awax

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Also, could I be displaced by the 747 displacement which will occur this fall? And if so, what does that mean?

Thanks for the advice in advance!

IF there was a surplus/displacement situation in the BES as a result of inbound 747 bumps, and you were close to the bottom, I think it very unlikely you'd get a bump.

The contract allows for more senior pilots to volunteer for a more junior pilots surplus. It all depends on the junior man list and your number, but I wouldn't bank on getting a bump.

01-18-2017 | 01:14 PM

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I wouldn't wish commuting to RSV (particularly global RSV) on anyone.

While I dont endorse commuting to reserve, (i have done it and currently do it) But i admit i'm curious on why you think global reserve is worse? I'm on the 400 and in my opinion the opposite is true. -time off after global trip, FAR117 etc.