Originally Posted by
RI830
We require our pilots to be within an hour of the base airport. Our callout time is 2 hrs to the airport and 3 to wheels up. If you are beyond 1 hr, then you will not have any QOL on a standby day as in you will be constantly on the hot seat.
I spoke with RI sometime ago regarding this very issue as I live three hours from the MCI airport also. With my wife's current employment, it would be difficult for me to work for these guys with their current rotation. I know several that do, and based on their opinion, it's a great place to be.
If you can get hired, I suggest you move if your family situation allows.