Originally Posted by
Shibuya
2) Help me understand why/how often a pilot might have to travel on days off. In earlier discussions it seems like it happens mostly in situations like "I am based in ANC and I am starting a trip in ANC but I live in the lower 48."
Thanks!
For the 767, usually you're giving up one day off to get to CVG and get rested. DHL routes have wake-ups at 2 am or so, you have to have rest prior, and you need time to fly in. On the plus side, you get back in @ 1 am, so I'd usually get some sleep at the hotel and take a 10 am flight home.
If you're deadheading to Asia out of CVG, no need to come in early. I'd take the last flight to CVG for those flights.