Originally Posted by
part91
What would QOL be for someone who would be willing to move to HOU or DAL?
How many RON's could be expected?
Also would living in base make it easier to pick up extra flying?
Thanks!
This is an entirely different job when you live in domicile, with regards to QOL and pay. Especially when you're junior.
There are (occasionally) pure turn lines, which would be 0 layovers away from base, but they are rare and go mega senior. On a typical 12-14 day line, you're away 8-10 nights or so, but it does vary.
Living in base allows you a LOT more flexibility, especially for last minute premium flying. You can certainly work extra as a commuter, but you're gonna pay for it with your time off.
As a maxed out Capt, I figure that living a long drive (200 miles) from my domicile has cost(s) me at least $30k-$50k per year, due to (lack of) opportunity cost.
FWIW, many of the FOs I fly with make
more than I do playing the system, because they live in domicile, and therefore, can.