Originally Posted by
NavyAviator
I’d like to work in a place where I can know my sked far enough in advance (and that it won’t usually change the night prior against my will) that I can count on going to important family events. I definitely don’t want to be gone more than a 121 pilot. Where can I be home most nights with the most pay? 121 or corp? And to be clear again, I’m ok with 150K.
Nobody can answer this. It varies too much.
I can tell you that my previous job, corporate Fortune 10, averaged about 8 RONs a month with 13 days of work. One crew (20+ pilots) was weekend duty, everyone else was free...unless on a trip of course.
My current Part 91 small corp job averages somewhat less. We are well staffed and pick our time off and just assure that the plane is covered. Its gets no better (IMHO)
I do know some corporate outfits (small and large) who work like dogs with no real schedule. Don't let the "hard day" thing fool you....you may get 3-4 a month and work the other 26. If they cant share an entire department schedule with you during an interview, be afraid. If it seems like a touchy subject, you can imagine how bad it is.
I'm not sure many corporate outfits can give you as firm a schedule as an airline, but I can also tell you every airline pilot I know works harder than me and I would never trade my schedule for theirs.
Good luck in your decision!