The Crew Contract

Earliest report on first reserve day, United pilots

United Pilot Agreement 2023Effective Last checked Clear

Short answer

Not before 1000 on the day after your days off, unless you waive it. If you do report or start a short call before 1000 that day, you get extra Add Pay.

What the contract says

“On the day following his day(s) off, a Reserve shall not be required to report for an assignment or begin a Short Call prior to 1000.”

Section 20-K-7-a · opens the contract at this clause

“he shall receive two (2) hours of Add Pay if the assignment is a Trip and one (1) hour of Add Pay if the assignment is a Short Call or voluntary Field Standby”

Section 20-K-10-a · opens the contract at this clause

How much notice do I get on my last day off?

Reserves other than VEC and VSC still need 18 hours’ notice for a trip, or 16 hours before a short call. The contract’s example: assigned at 1700 on the last day off, the trip can report no earlier than 1100 the next day. § 20-K-7-c

Will scheduling call me on my last day off?

For assignments made from 1200 to 1359, no; they are simply placed in your schedule. For assignments made after 1400, the company must also notify you by phone. § 20-K-7-b-(1) § 20-K-7-b-(2)

What counts as a day off here?

Any day you don’t work. Jury duty, ALPA or company business, military leave, paid move and transfer days, and emergency drop days are not days off for this rule. § 20-K-7-d

This page explains contract language; it is not legal advice. If your situation is not covered, ask your union representative.