Originally Posted by
ATCsaidDoWhat
The point he was making is that the examples posted are meaningless. What is awarded and what really happens are two different worlds, so basing decisions on the example is a recipe for disappointment.
The best plan is as it has always been. Bid what you want, get what you bid and expect it all to change minute by minute. Expect to leave the U.S. in the rearview mirror on Day 1 and see it again in the windshield on Day 17...maybe. Don't plan on being home until your feet cross the front door threshold.
And all that is subject to change and the needs of the customer...
I completely understand that, but seeing a "this actually is what happened to an Atlas Air pilot" makes it a lot easier to get a grasp as to what the life is like. Of course, you can't expect to ever have the schedule in the example, but you can see what your life will be like.