Originally Posted by
Pedro4President
Depending on where you are a two leg commute to LGA for a line COULD be "better" than a one leg commute to reserve. It's not a guarantee but it's definitely something to look at.
Let's define "better" - more time at home and more flight time. Getting to work will be easier because you are a D2T. However getting home will be fairly difficult.
I'm just passing along information my FOs have told me. I don't commute.
Good point with the D2T and Rsv QOL vs “Better” QOL as a Line Holder (for Flight time to upgrade, known trip schedules, better options to plan life & family time around, ability to trip trade, P2P trade, more OT options, more Per Diem/overnights, less expenses on crash pads, also paid block guarantee if Flight CX or a reassignment whichever is greater).
Toss up for a NH what is offered day 1 & where he/she ends up.
Here at Envoy your QOL is not at all dependent on your seniority, overall what you will fly & where you will be based. The “gotcha-gotcha-wink-wink” is they will walk into day 1 indoc not knowing where they stand until they show up for class to await their fate and QOL for the next 1+yr.
No wonder DEC’s eligible pilots are going elsewhere vs coming here. With so many good options in the industry offering “better” now, I doubt we could hire 30+ per class (60+ per month) again if we tried under current offerings.