Originally Posted by
MedHawk
Greetings,
Hello all, I am being presented with an opportunity to join a National Guard C-12 unit, and I have a few QOL questions before I pull the trigger (or not) on going back in.
Backstory: Currently in the IRR, 11 years of service before entering IRR. Presently, flying for a regional carrier, married with two kids and trying to keep it that way...
Questions:
- What would be a typical schedule for both Airlines and Guard/Reserve unit?
- How many days off can I expect per month? (I realize this might be relative, just looking for a general ballpark)
- For those who are currently in a Guard/Reserve unit, how do you manage your schedule between airline and unit? (bid long call?)
- Looking forward, would the Majors be more interested in 121 Jet experience or military King Air experience?
Thank you in advance for all advice and information
Talk to a pilot in the reserves about Military Leave for your drill and flying days. Bottom line is that your civilian job MUST release you with no penalty to go on any military duty. Your military duty may well pay more per day than the regional job. For max pay you would do military duty on your days off from the airline. For max days off, you would prefer to do military duty on days you would otherwise be working for the airline. As a pilot you may have an opportunity to somewhat choose your flying schedule.
Joe