Originally Posted by
Scoop
One of my best friends is an Atlas 400 CAPT. He likes the job but says every pilot is pretty much on reserve. He claims all the lines are always changed and lineholders really have no idea where they will be flying.
Sounds kind of exciting, but is it true or is he exaggerating?
Scoop
Sometimes true...sometimes not. Atlas is a great group of folks and everyone treats each other really well. Sometimes your line/pattern sticks...sometimes it doesn't. You learn to accept it. It comes down to this - do you like being away for two weeks at a time. Some folks love it because they get 15 days off at home. Those with (young) families there tend not to like those longer lines.