Originally Posted by
kingairfun
Living in base opens up a whole new world of trips and day off combinations.
I commuted and lived in base with Comair in the early 2000's. After moving to base the only real stress of getting to work disappeared. 1,2,and 3 day trips became an option, no more delays that caused me to miss the last flight home.
IMO if you can eliminate as many stresses as possible this career will be that much better.
6 years doing this and a base closure and reopening I back this. It's 15k a year as an fo of pay If you have a home obligation. Add in variety of trips and driving in for a 5 hour turn at 200% for 10hr pay. Also 11am finish and a turn being done 4pm or saying oh I have to commute I don't want to be done 10pm every single week of your life. Fuk dat.