RESERVE REFERENCE
A quick-reference guide to Frontier reserve concepts, duty windows and the tools that matter most when you are sitting reserve.
Independent pilot reference. Verify current company, ALPA, CBA, FAA and monthly bid information before relying on any operational or contractual detail. Last reviewed October 2026.
03:00–13:30
Latest release shown in FFT calculator: 17:00.
08:00–18:30
Latest release shown in FFT calculator: 22:00.
12:00–22:30
Latest release shown in FFT calculator: 02:00.
17:00–00:00
Latest release shown in FFT calculator: 07:00.
19:00–02:00
Latest release shown in FFT calculator: 09:00.
First-in/first-out is used as an assignment-order concept within groups of similarly available reserve pilots. Review current CBA language and Scheduling guidance for the actual assignment rules.
Reserve with a defined availability period and short report requirement. Your exact obligations depend on the active RDP and current contractual rules.
Long-call reserve uses a longer notification window. FDO lines and other reserve structures may have separate restrictions and assignment rules.
A process allowing eligible reserve pilots to seek certain open sequences. Eligibility, award order and pay treatment should be checked against current CBA guidance.
FLICA is used for many reserve schedule adjustments. Contractual minimum blocks, coverage and other limits may apply.
Use FFT’s FAR 117 / RDP tools as a reference, then verify against official company and regulatory sources.