A reserve pilot can not(i.e. never) pick up trips on days off. 12(11) off days are a contract minimum however you can waive just about any part of the contract. As long as you stay legal per the FAR's. Line holders who pick up trips on days off routinely go below 12 days off, thats their choice. They can also waive in domicile rest to be able to pick up on days off.
Basically the reason you can not pick up on days off while on reserve is that the company has no clue how much they are going to need you to fly in the month, they do however plan that you will be available for your 4 or 5 day blocks. If you fly 15 hours in your three days off prior to a 4 day block of reserve you a.)cant legally fly your 4th day due to 24/7 issues b.)may run into 30/7 issues c.)may break 100/month. There are many other reasons, but those are just a few.
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I used to be forced to "Officially" have no stance on gojet, now that no I longer work for "The Holding Company", my "Official" stance is, well you know what that is and if not let me know ill explain it.
Read your fuckin contract.
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