Which term describes the time spent by a reserve crewmember on standby at an airport designated by the Company?

• A. Ready Reserve
• B. Reserve Status
• C. Reserve Line
• D. Turn (local)

Answer: (A)

Ready Reserve is the time a reserve crewmember spends on standby at an airport designated by the Company, ready to report for duty within a specified time. Being in this status means you’re physically at the designated airport and available to be assigned to a flight on short notice, typically within a defined response window. This distinguishes it from simply being on call elsewhere, because the requirement is to be present at the airport. The other terms don’t convey the on-site standby aspect; they describe general reserve concepts or a local flight operation rather than the specific on-airport standby time.