Originally Posted by
allblue
Thanks for the detailed info. Much appreciated.
I have no doubt I will like it. Just trying to paint a picture for other people in my life on what to expect.
Maybe you could indulge some additional questions....
What is the trip mix in general (for line holders)? Mostly 4 days? or pretty varied? I assume locals and 2 days tend to go more senior? Do you have Continuous Duty Overnights (or stand-ups or sleepy trips or whatever you may call them?)
On the four day example you mention above I assume you get back early the last day because of the red-eye. So you are 3 nights away but get back to base and released in the am?
Thanks
AB
The trip mix for 320 JFK/Bos and 190 Bos are pretty varied, all pretty big bases.
There are a lot of senior local and commuting guys in both bases so....Day trips pop up all the time during the month, especially a day or two out as guys trade.
There are a few continuous duty overnights but very few. They used to be common (island turns JFK-island-JFK) but since 117 they've basically gone away. You don't typical see them in open time. Most open time is unproductive 3 days , late night either to the west coast or the islands and come back the next night. Not productive but good for reserve if you want to commute home on day 3.
You're not really usable after those based on your late start the night prior....so yes, after a red eye you go home.