Originally Posted by
Clue32
Hey y'all,
Does any one here commute from Europe or know of someone who successfully commutes from Europe to a U.S. Regional? Is it possible to structure your schedule after picking up open time and swapping trips to get 7-10 days off in a row? How easy is it to jumpseat to and from Germany and what are the pit-falls to watch out for?
I'm looking at getting my career back on the airline track that I intended to follow when I was in college 15 years ago. Along the way I picked up a European spouse that is now homesick. Flying Single Engine Helicopters probably won't land me an interview with the Majors, although my applications are in.
The biggest thing I've flown is a Casa 212 and I know I need turbojet airliner time if I want to succeed in the industry here in the U.S. or on the old continent. Any stories of success or nightmares would be a great help in wargaming my future.
Thanks for the Help!
It can be done. My airline has/had a flight attendant commute from Prague to ORD. Another guy commuted from Bangkok. There is currently an FO here that lives part time in Athens. They seem to be in the same boat as you. A significant other living overseas so they make the commute.
Their magic is base seniority and without it I think you'll be struggling to get 4 days in a row off consistently. With it, you should be able to drop a 4 day trip between two blocks of days off and get 12 days at home.