Originally Posted by
G550av8r
Since an LAX base is out of reach for a new-hire, does anyone have any experience commuting to work from SoCal? What's life like and what options are there for commuting to MEM (and/or possibly ANC?)
I live an hour's drive from ONT, 2 hours to SNA, and about 2.5 to LAX and SAN.
Fairly easy on company aircraft - more seats than pilots almost all the time. Biggest problem is with long Jumpseat you won't have same "no harm, no foul" protection turning into trips that most other locations have. You'll still have it for most but maybe 30% or so you won't. Still, very doable. Getting off reserve quickly shouldn't be too hard with hiring.