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Old 11-15-2007 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ANPBird
Yea on the Jet you may not be to understaffed but the Bro is a different story! Then again it looks like we maybe will have 1 or maybe 2 reserve folks in FAT for December for once. A few Bros leaving will help but still, understaffed!!!!
I flew the EMB for almost a year, when I transitioned I was bidding #4 in FAT. I honestly think the company feels Bro pilots should be abused. They think you actually like having a 12 hour duty day that has 8 legs in LAX and only pays 5:30. I guess I forgot to mention the 5 a/c swaps on 15 minute turns with a 3+ hour sit before your final leg to your overnight.

Haaaaaaaaaaaa, the good old days.

That's why I always bid for PDX trips, not only is OR absolutely gorgeous but they give you 30-45 minute turns and you rarely swap. It’s not hot and the rampers, gate agents & Mx personally are fantastic.

BTW, if you ever get a Spokane WA overnight, go to the Steam Plant and have their Vanilla Bourbon Stout (Cour De Alene Brewing Company). One of the best Micro's I've ever had! Plus the renovated Steam Plant is a must see. The hotel will take you or you can walk, it's about a 10 minute stroll through beautiful downtown. The three of us had two beers a piece and 3 HUGE appetizers, with tip it was about $25-30 total (half price happy hour). But beware, happy hour ends at 6 pm and their meals are expensive after wards.

Last edited by JetJock16; 11-15-2007 at 08:25 PM.
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