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Reserve Committee
Committee Chair
About The Committee
The Reserve committee is here to assist with any concerns, questions, and issues that deal with reserve life. This includes any tips or tricks that can make a Flight Attendant's quality of life better. Being the LEC Reserve Chair means I am here for any Flight Attendant that wants to understand how current reserve works. This is important for those that are new and assigned a reserve schedule, but as well for those that routinely bid reserve or even line holders that occasionally trade for reserve. The dynamics of reserve change and I want to ensure all flight attendants understand the ramifications of such changes. Having a thorough comprehension of how all flight attendants are treated by the current contract, regardless of seniority, makes for a stronger workforce. My committee is here to help ease the transition into being a reserve flight attendant, along with fulfilling the need to educate all Flight Attendants.
What We Do:
What We Do For You!
In the first 3 months as Reserve Chair, my number one goal is to focus on education with a specific target on reducing
the number of NAFs that reserve Flight Attendants are receiving. This is incredibly important because it not only affects the company running smoothly but it affects the flight attendant and their co-workers. By instilling a sense of urgency to reduce NAFs and be more accountable, and reliable, it reinforces that even if you don't
meet your coworkers often, or know all their names, you impact their work day. Being responsible for yourself, and understanding what is expected of you, brings everyone together instead of dividing them.
Our Main Goal:
We've Got Stuff Going On!
I want to have platforms that I can actively be involved in and known as a resource for our Flight Attendants. Samantha, our MEC Reserve Chair, has already started a wonderful Facebook group that is constantly being used for those with questions. I want sit down with Tommie Banks on “The Conversation” to introduce myself to
flight attendants and have them know I am a reference point for their questions and concerns. I also want to create reference guides that break down the CBA and FLICA into easier to understand portions. Between word documents and videos I hope to have Flight Attendants accessing their resources comfortably.
Looking Ahead:
We're Working On Stuff!
We plan on hosting joint Zoom Monthly Meetings to answer questions that Reserve Flight Attendants may have. They are usually scheduled in the middle of the month to coincide with the MEC's "Life On Reserve" Zoom.
Call To Action!
Hey Atlanta, We Need Your Help, NOW!
If I can only ask for one thing, I would ask Flight Attendants to read the CBA and LOAs and note any questions they have. It could be about anything in the contract but they need to read it slowly and thoughtfully. Anything they don't understand they can bring to me for discussion. Comprehending the CBA is a huge task, initially, but
once they are comfortable with it they will have a drastically better quality of life and expectations of their job.
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Resources For Reserve Flight Attendants
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Your Reserve Committee is here to ensure that our Flight Attendants have every question they have answered. Below is our resources that we've made available to you so that you can find answers right at your fingertips!
Reserve Order Of Assignments
If you're on Reserve, it's important to know if, when and how you'll be called. This section explains the Reserve Order Of Assignments for both at Home Reserve and Airport Standby.
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If you're trying to Pick Up, Drop or Swap, you must have an understanding on which folder in FLICA to process your request. This section explains each folder within FLICA.
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Download FLICA Overview Guide Download FLICA Crew Resource Report
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If you're seeing a code on your schedule and you're unsure what it means, Crew Scheduling uses various codes and this section explains what each of those codes are. Note: This is for CrewTrac only and codes may appear differently in FLICA or FC View.
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If you've looked at your Paystub, you're probably wondering what all those codes are! We have compiled a list of the most commonly used codes. This section explains what each Payroll Code is.
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Rsv FAQs:
Is there a minimum/maximum amount of ready reserve (airport reserve) days we are allowed
to work in a month?
You can be used a maximum of 6 days in a bid month for ready reserve unless no other flight
attendant is available. However, you can be used more if you volunteered for ready reserve.
There is no maximum cap on ready reserve if you volunteered.
You can find this in the contract on 23-9.g.
How much notice do we need for ready reserve?
Ready reserve is just like any other assignment from Crew Scheduling, you need 2 hours or 2.5
hours if you are located in NY. Crew Scheduling tries to assign and notify 24 or more hours
ahead of time, but this isn’t always the case.
You can find this in the contract on 23-2.2.d.a
How does the “bucket” or order of assignment work when it pertains to block hours?
You will not see the term “bucket” in the contract; however, it is what Crew Scheduling refers to
when they are looking at block hours when assigning a trip or ready reserve. “Flight Attendants
whose projected monthly block at the time of assignment are within ten (10) hours of the Flight
Attendant with the lowest monthly block shall be deemed to be the same”. This means that the
“bucket” of block begins with the lowest projected block from an FA that is available for the
assignment. For instance, if an FA with the lowest block has 2 hours, and you have 6 block
hours, you would be in the same “bucket”. That “bucket” would consist of any FA that has 2 – 12
hours.
You can find this in the contract on 23-4.h.2.
Still have questions? Consult the https://www.atlantacouncil49.com/reserve page and download
the FLICA Crew Resource Report for a detailed walk through.
How do sick days work while on reserve?
If you become ill without an assignment on your schedule you can call out sick to CS. If you
have an assignment that you have notified for but then became ill, you must call out sick before
your call out period (2 hours, otherwise 2.5 hours for NY). If you have an assignment and within
the call out period of 2 or 2.5 hours, then you can call out but you may be required to provide
the company with a note from a physician and may have a meeting.
A sick day will be credited 3.75 hours for a reserve FA if you have the sick time for it. When
calling in sick you can ask to be marked out for the entire reserve stretch or just a portion of it.
You can always call in well so it is suggested that you call out for the whole stretch and decide
later if you want to go back to work early.
FAs have 4 sick calls in a rolling 12 months. Meaning that they remain on the record till the last
day of a sick call. For example, if you call out Jan 2 – Jan 4, then you do not get that sick call
back till Jan 4 of the next year.
You can find this in the contract on 23-10.d & e & f. and Section 13 Sick Leave.
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Do reserve preferences that are bid for in PBS transfer between FAs when they trade?
No. When trading reserve, your bidding preferences stay with the original bidder. Meaning that
when trading reserve you are only trading for that base and if its contactability (P1 or P2). If you
are first out/last out, airport reserve preferences, etc. aren’t traded as well. It is important to
always have some reserve preferences in your bid each month to ensure if you pick up reserve
that you have what you prefer.
Do I have to call to be released after a trip assigned while on reserve?
Yes. You must call CS to be released after returning to your base from an assigned trip. You
may receive more flying instead of being released, and you must then call again after that
additional flying.
You can find this in the contract on 23-5.2.i.
Do I have to call to be released after sitting ready reserve?
No. If you are sitting ready reserve/airport reserve, you do not need to call to be released if you
have reached the end of your ready reserve and have not received an assignment.
You can find this in the contract on 23-9.3.h.
How many Golden Days do I get?
Reserve FAs get 3 Golden Days (GDO) per calendar year. You can request them between the
16th , when schedules are released, till the 23rd of the month when the folder closes in FLICA.
Please visit the stipulations in the contract on how they are approved or denied. GDOs are
unpaid.
You can find this in the contract on 5-8.13.a-e
How do I request personal days?
Personal days are awarded through your manager and are approved on a case-by-case basis.
They are unpaid.
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