Which term describes the time spent by a reserve crew member on stand-by status at an airport designated by the company?

• A. Standby Duty
• B. Reserve Time
• C. Ground Reserve
• D. Ready Reserve

Answer: (D)

This is about how airlines label the state of a reserve crew member who is kept near the airport and is ready to be called for duty quickly. When a crew member is not actively flying but must be available to step in on short notice, and they are assigned to a specific airport by the company, that time is described as Ready Reserve. The key idea is readiness within a defined location, so the crew member can report for duty with minimal lead time.

Standby or generic reserve time can refer to being on call or waiting to be activated, but Ready Reserve specifically emphasizes being at a designated airport and immediately available to be mobilized. Ground Reserve would imply reserve status tied to ground operations rather than flight readiness, which doesn’t fit the described scenario.