Originally Posted by
Sunvox
I recently went from 777FO to A320 CA in EWR. I couldn't be happier.
For me there were 2 primary issues. 1) There are a large percentage of captains in EWR on the 777 that are not enjoyable to fly with. 2) I found that I did not recover well from working on the back side of the clock which is what virtually every trip does on the 777 in EWR.
Most FOs on the 777 in EWR seemed to have no trouble switching back and forth in time zones, but I was not one of them. It really took a toll on my body. I already sleep better and feel better after only 2 months on the A320 flying trips that start after 7AM and finish by 10PM, and my May schedule has 17 days off and 78 hours. On the 777 I bid TLV and worked 12 days for 78 hours. I'm working 1 day more for the same hours but I'm infinitely happier. Just one dude's experience
Take a look at the bid packet and look at The EWR A320 flying before you put in your bid. We have very early morning LGA and EWR flying that gets back late. One of my favorites is a 1 day ORD turn that leaves at 0600 and returns at 2200. Know what you are getting into. I see this bid going really junior especially due to the fact you will be spending your summer in DEN training.
LearJet