Originally Posted by
jackcarls0n
Few questions if someone can help out...just trying to get some information from here rather than bug the guys during training.
I understand the lines are 16 days long.
i) On the 744, how many days of those 16 days do you actually fly? Is it 8-10 days with few 24-48 hours layovers mixed with few minimum rest, plus some reserve days or does one fly pretty much every day with minimum rest?
ii) How easy is it to jumpseat on your own metal (K4) internationally and on domestic routes?
iii) Can you pick up trips on your vacation?
iv) Does the company apply for India and Chinese visa during training? Or do we have to do that on our own?
v) Are there any benefits like FedEx discount? Car rental discount? Hotel discounts (internationally/domestic)you can get with K4?
vii) Am I correct, that everyone gets a hybrid line each time. Line flying plus reserve days!
Thanks a lot.
After getting my CJO, I only see K4 airplanes everywhere- ANC, DFW, HKG!!
1) it's been very busy lately so don't expect to sit more than 24 hours. Last month I flew 9 of the 16 days, but several of those were multi-day flights (EDDP-VIDP-VHHH).
2) very easy. Just call ops to list.
3) I believe you can sell vacation back, but I've never done it.
4)Chinese yes, India no
5) no
6) pretty much. There are set lines but you'll rarely fly them.