What would the first year at United be like?

[psysicx]

Does long reserve get called more than short reserve?

 

[Andy]

Does long reserve get called more than short reserve?

For the most part, long reserve will exist only on paper. Schedulers will be converting most reserves to short callout or field standby. And then they'll get assigned some flight to make sure it doesn't trigger more than two unused short call/field standbys per month. At least for narrowbody aircraft.

Think of it this way: if a 737 pilot's on long reserve for their entire number of reserve days, it is the equivalent of hitting a hole in one on a par 5 hole.

 

[SVA_402]

Am I reading it right that newhires got DEN?

 

[densoo]

Does long reserve get called more than short reserve?

Long call usually gets assigned first and they save the short call for last minute changes. But a moot point very soon. After full implementation of contract short call is no longer assigned during the monthly bidding process. Everyone starts the month long call. Then each day they will assign next day trips to some and assign others to a short call period as well. They can convert as many as they feel they need to short call. As Andy said there can be extra pay for too many conversions so they'll rotate who they convert to minimize costs.

 

[Oh-ryan]

Anyone interviewed/hired with no internal recs lately?

 

[T-1GUY]

Densoo,

Can you please explain the insurance rates. Do add all the amounts together to get a family rate? Is this monthly?

Thanks

 

[Andy]

It's the far right column. Per month. Doesn't include dental or vision. Ignore Tricare supplemental; that's for mil retirees with Tricare. Here's AZ:

OptionYou Only You + Spouse You + Child(ren) You + Family

Aetna Select AZ $182.78 $397.19 $285.19 $499.60
TRICARE Supplemental Plan $60.50 $119.50 $119.50 $160.50
Bronze Plan $58.00 $115.00 $64.00 $121.00
Aetna PPO - $350 Deductible $153.66 $331.66 $234.22 $412.22
Aetna PPO - $750 Deductible $131.49 $281.78 $195.43 $345.71
Aetna PPO - $1250 Deductible $105.76 $223.88 $150.40 $268.52
Core PPO Option $145.95 $314.31 $220.73 $389.09
Core EPO Option $149.16 $321.55 $226.36 $398.74
Core HDHP (Additional details) $143.69 $309.23 $216.77 $382.31
Aetna Traditional Medical PPO $160.11 $346.18 $245.52 $431.59

Is there a reason why you wouldn't go for a Guard or Reserve slot? Tricare Reserve Select is better than anything offered by UCH as far as coverage for the money.

 

[TXDanno]

T-1 Guy, make sure to get a Guard or Reserve job. Tricare Reserve Select will be a better deal for you in terms of health care costs. Plus being able to do mil drops. Plus the safety net of keeping the military connection in a very unstable business.

^^^THIS^^^

Then you can start to network with the SWA guys in your unit to find the LUV. Use the GI Bill to fund the Type, unless you can get hired into the 737. As C130 experienced, you already know how to enjoy killing kittens, an unofficial prereq for SWA.
It will all work out right.

With T-37 + T-38 time, me thinks you are approaching/at retirement. If not able to join ANG/USAFR, start running through your old recall lists and find your future SWA buddies. It is worth it.

 

[Andy]

^^^THIS^^^

Then you can start to network with the SWA guys in your unit to find the LUV. Use the GI Bill to fund the Type, unless you can get hired into the 737. As C130 experienced, you already know how to enjoy killing kittens, an unofficial prereq for SWA.
It will all work out right.

With T-37 + T-38 time, me thinks you are approaching/at retirement. If not able to join ANG/USAFR, start running through your old recall lists and find your future SWA buddies. It is worth it.

Crap. I missed the T-38 time.

T-1Guy, you're going to want to get Tricare for retirees. My wife's still active duty (I'm retired w/an AD retirement; thanks furloughs) so we're on Tricare. When she retires, we'll move over to Tricare for retirees.

LUV isn't for everyone. And advancement would be very slow at LUV.

 

[densoo]

Am I reading it right that newhires got DEN?

Not directly from training. They bid into it from elsewhere.