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Old 08-10-2017 | 07:53 AM
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Kjazz130
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From: C-130J AC / B717 FO
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Originally Posted by GlobalPizzaMan
Wondering what life on the 717 is like. Is 717 ATL senior? Schedules commutable? You name it, the more info the better.
I was hired Jan of 16. Big difference between now and then. I sat reserve one month, got 23 IA calls in one day last summer. This summer we have had extra x days for reserve and I haven't gotten an IA call all summer. I am a commuter, lines are very commutable. Maybe there are just a lot of guys willing to fly early in the morning because they live in base. I'm at 50% in the category but movement has slowed some. Lots of guys bid out on the MOAB, maybe more will bid out to the c series but we will see. I love the plane, it works great and is easy to fly. Lots of chances to hand fly into the small places we go into. Lots of 30 hr layovers in small locations but a day off is still a day off. The seat sucks, get a pad/cushion. The cockpit is cramped but you aren't in it for really long legs. Just one mans opinion but all in all I like it. Welcome to the category if you've already got it, good luck with your choice if you haven't picked yet.
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