I got lucky and am now based in my hometown, about 2 months after sitting in the class you're in now. But that's really the only reason I picked Colgan, for the chance to be based here. If there is a base close to your home with good flying, you will think the job is not too bad. I typically work 3 and then have 4 off. Once in a while you can get 5 days in a row off on certain lines. It seems pretty normal to have between 13-16 days off a month, which is good for me because I can do other things to make some money. If you have to commute, a good amount of your time off is obviously eaten up.