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Old 06-17-2009, 02:58 PM   #2 (permalink)
TonyWilliams
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>>>>>did u work for comair by any chance.<<<<<


No. I worked at SkyWest, last based in SLC. We have at least 4 pilots who worked at Air Wisconsin, and several from Pinnacle. Don't know anybody from Comair, but that doesn't mean there isn't


>>>>r u currently working for arik air <<<<<


Yes, I'm currently in Lagos, Nigeria.


>>>>>and if so how is it(qol, pay, schedule, commuting possible<<<<<


Work schedule is 56 days here, 28 days at home. The company does pay for your round trip airfare. I fly home on Delta through ATL.

I posted the pay, $3500 to $5500, based on your hours. Above 3500 hours is the highest rate.

The schedule... roster... is typically 4-5 days flying the line, and 1 day on reserve (standby in the hotel). Airline pays all living expenses, medical, food, drinks (except alcohol). Roster is posted about a week out for CRJ fleet. They are lucky to get a 24 hour notice on the B737 fleet.

I will add that if you've never been out of the US to a real third world country, this may overwhelm you. You very likely will get malaria (I have). You will get food poisoning occasionally. There is not a single fast food joint, no US style shopping malls, and no mommy to hold your hand.
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