Originally Posted by
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Hey folks,
Is the pilot group at EDV overall happy with QOL? How are the schedules like? Mostly 4 on/3 off, 3 on/3 off, or 4 on/2 off? Is it easy to swap, drop, give, or take? How are the staffing levels? Is there a commuter policy/clause? Do you have to pay for DL flight benefits? Can you enroll a friend on your benefits or do you have to give them buddy passes?
QOL is good if you can live with NYC for a bit.
Schedules are pretty different, I mostly do 5 days since I commute. And try to load them together as to get more days off.
Staffing levels are good, but you can't drop trips unless you're a reserve and can drop single days.
Commuter clause is two valid attempts on flights, call crew scheduling after you didn't make it on the first chance.
DL bennies are $50 for the year (IIRC)
No buddie passes and no friends, only spouse/wife, your parents and your dependents.