Originally Posted by CaptYoda

Foreign contracts can work you pretty hard on your weeks on. Do not expect the kind of days off like in the U.S. or Europe. It is not uncommon to get around 5-8 days off a month when you are on your rotation. Your leave is separate. Some airlines only pay you when you are "on" rotation. It all depends on the contract. Take your time and read the fine print. Also remember, no union rep to support you if you have an issue. Go to work, fly, get paid and go home. Some folks love doing them, while others decide early on that it's not for them. The high dollar contracts generally are for those who spend the most time in the country flying.