What did you do while sitting on reserve?

[Autothrust Blue]

Haha, every proffer trip I’ve had in the last month hasn’t actually happened.

Also not supposed to happen, but unsurprised. The lack of rescheduling language there means you’re a toy.

 

[Eagle421flyer]

Hi all,

I’m currently sitting on reserve and there is barely any flights to be done. Looking to get some ideas on how to be more productive with all of this time. What did you do to make more money or things to build your resume for the next job? My company has airport standby and two hours callous.

What is this sitting on reserve and not being used you speak of? Last time I was on reserve I flew way over min guarantee and was never home.

 

[SFCC/UND]

I've never been called of reserve status. So most of the time I'll either sleep, hang out by the pool, and or workout.

 

[Autothrust Blue]

What is this sitting on reserve and not being used you speak of? Last time I was on reserve I flew way over min guarantee and was never home.

Last month on R03: fly all the days.

This month on R17: sleep all the nights.

 

[word302]

Also not supposed to happen, but unsurprised. The lack of rescheduling language there means you’re a toy.

I want to like this, but then am I saying I like being a toy?

 

[kaudbron]

There is a sweet bass fishing pond just North of the employee parking lot at IAD for those sitting Airport Appreciation....

 

[Autothrust Blue]

I want to like this, but then am I saying I like being a toy?

Hmmm. I mean, I guess there's some positives(?) to it?

 

[Jordan93]

If I don’t get called in, it’s back to watching Netflix at home on my couch.

If I do get called in, it’s back to watching Netflix at home on my couch.

Long call living in base is the bee’s knees.

 

[ppragman]

Got any leads? Lol I have considered getting my masters but it probably will not be wise for me to add more loans to the table

I am slowly doing mine as well. If you're interested, Emporia State University has a great masters in Math online and the price is very reasonable.

Good courses too.

 

[ppragman]

Lynda.com used to be pretty good. They aren't free though, and they got bought by LinkedIn, sonic not sure how they are now.

So if you have an Anchorage public library card you can access their Lynda courses for free

 

[BigZ]

When I was based in MSP, I did a lot of walking around the St Paul area. It was fun, made the time go by, and kept me in shape.

In shape? With Cossetta's in the vicinity? Doesn't add up.

 

[ozziecat35]

Finishing my Bachelors...though I’m not on reserve anymore. Being on reserve here is a guaranteed “fly your ass off” sentence. I also live in base, so when I’m not flying I’m probably chasing kids and / or mowing the damn grass.

 

[Drchaser]

I am slowly doing mine as well. If you're interested, Emporia State University has a great masters in Math online and the price is very reasonable.

Good courses too.

I will look into it. Thanks!

 

[Drchaser]

Finishing my Bachelors...though I’m not on reserve anymore. Being on reserve here is a guaranteed “fly your ass off” sentence. I also live in base, so when I’m not flying I’m probably chasing kids and / or mowing the damn grass.

I would take flying over airport reserve or sitting at the crashpad trying to not go crazy any day! Hopefully things will pick up but meanwhile I will try to find something productive to do.

 

[bike21]

Bitched a bunch about reserve on the company forums then got roped into becoming a rep and subsequent reserve chair. YMMV.

 

[word302]

Bitched a bunch about reserve on the company forums then got roped into becoming a rep and subsequent reserve chair. YMMV.

And did a much better job than your replacement.

 

[Autothrust Blue]

Bitched a bunch about reserve on the company forums then got roped into becoming a rep and subsequent reserve chair. YMMV.

That tends to happen.

And did a much better job than your replacement.

See above, if you think you can do better, you're welcome to try.

Or go certify a union.

 

[bike21]

And did a much better job than your replacement.

Appreciate the kudos, certainly did my best to do what was right by the pilot group. Uphill battle it was.

 

[JordanD]

Also not supposed to happen, but unsurprised. The lack of rescheduling language there means you’re a toy.

Yeah. Happened twice I’ll either proffer for or get a “voluntold” proffer on say day 2 of a 5 day bucket, but on day one they’ll panic cover a 4 day with me and give the other trip to someone else.

 

[JordanD]

That tends to happen.

See above, if you think you can do better, you're welcome to try.

Or go certify a union.

No, don't apologize for the guy doing it now...

And we're working on it.