Originally Posted by
NewRJPilot
Despite the trips being "crappy", are there more hours per month to be had in ORF?
Not particularly more or less. There is more open time (overtime trips) in the larger bases, however. You will also fly a lot of those trips from other bases while on reserve. Lots of deadheading and airport downtime flying out of ORF. Also plan on losing half a day of your life each trip by showing up day 1 at 0430 and coming home day four at midnight. "Crappy"
On a positive note, there is usually one really long (24+ hour) overnight on the "crappy" trips. With the right overnight and a fun crew (and some restraint) it can make for a good time.