ASA Guys- Reserve in ATL

[jrav8tor]

How long is reserve in ATL?

and

How long to bid ATL after training?

I have heard around 1 month reserve in DFW in another post.

Thanks for the help guys!

 

[Snapperhead]

I have been on reserve in ATL for 1 yr and 9 months. I am now holding a relief line. Not sure about how long in DFW, but it's pretty junior. My guess would be a few months. If we get the 25 CRJs in 2005, holding a line should move quicker. Note: the actual number of new a/c is less do to 7 ATRs retiring, ie...25 - 7 = 18 more a/c.

 

[Eric]

I live 2 1/2 hours (drive time) from ATL.

Which would allow me more time at home with the wife - holding a line sooner in Dallas or being on reserve for 1 year and 9 months in ATL. Would the commute as a line holder in Dallas be possible your first year?

Thanks for any advice.

 

[jrav8tor]

WOW! 1 yr and 9 mos! I didn't realize it was that long!


What is a relief line??

Thanks!

 

[FL000]

WOW! 1 yr and 9 mos! I didn't realize it was that long!


What is a relief line??

Thanks!

A relief line is constructed from remaining pairings after regular lines have been built using formulae. Relief lines might also include reserve days.

 

[jrav8tor]

Thanks. So I guess it's just the crap that's left over after all of the lines have been bid. I see.

Thanks.

 

[ILS8L]

Not always cr@p. Relief is also pairings that have been dropped due to vacations, training, swaps etc.

 

[patriotflier]

JR,

I have been here at ASA for 1 year 11 months and live in ATL. I commuted for the first 10 months between ATL and DFW and to be completely honest with you it really is not a good ideat to commute between these 2 cities. Here is why!

1. You are the lowest in stanby seniority against all other DL/ASA/COmair non revenue passengers
2. The flights are usually full or oversold
3. Delta has closed the DFW 757/767/737 pilot base so you are competing with approx 400-500 Delta pilots for a jump seat.
4. AirTran is no longer in Terminal E so that quick option is gone until they open the sky rail transit system. Right now to transit to other terminals can take up to 45 minutes.
5. You will have to pay for parking in ATL and go through security here...IE you have to be at the airport upto 1:30 minutes prior to the flight.

Those are some of the things you have to consider if you plan to commute.

Oh by the way it is a 2 hour call out at ASA...if you live more than 1:30 minute drive to the parking lot you must move closer or be closer while you are on call. I know a guy who lives in the Anderson S.C. area who drives to a state park and waits there while he is on call. Pretty lousy considering we are on call for upto 15 hours a day.

I am a relief line holder also which is a huge leap up from reserve. Unfortunately it is going to be short lived until we get those new airplanes. There has been very little movement here. I think I have moved up 83 numbers in almost 2 years. Not to long ago guys were moving up that many in six months or less.

Good luck! Welcome to ASA!

GO PATS!!! Repeat this year!!!!!

 

[jrav8tor]

ILS,

Thanks for that info. I guess relief lines are better than reserve. Still learning all this stuff.

Patriotflier,

Thanks for the detailed info. I will be commuting from CVG to ATL or DFW. I hear DFW reserve is around a month or so. Sounds like ATL reserve is much longer.

Sounds like you may have been on reserve while commuting to DFW. How long was reserve for you in DFW?

Thanks again, I am extremely excited about joining ASA!

 

[av8tor4239]

Hey man:


I was hired nov 02, and finished IOE Feb 03 and have been on reserve ever since. Just got my first rel line in ATL. I am on the ATR though.
Dont let any one tell you different, RESERVE SUX Bad

 

[jrav8tor]

Thanks for the info. Yeah I am looking forward to it!

Who knows maybe the timeframe will change by the time I come out of IOE. I got a Nov. 11th class date. That gives them a good 4 months to get things moving and reduce the reserve time before I am sitting in the right seat.........right!

Thanks for the replies guys!

 

[regionalcap]

Good luck with your training....welcome aboard!!

 

[jrav8tor]

Thanks Cap! Hope to fly with you on the line!