Originally Posted by
Tyrion
OK, lets do some math looking at the bid packets and the seniority list. There are about 370 pilots (CA and FOs) on the 175 in DFW. Generously, we'll say there were 115 lines at 80 hours per line.
115 lines x 80 hours x 2 pilots = 18,400 hours to bid.
18,400 / 370 pilots = 49.7 hours. <--- the average
That was just one bid I picked at random and was generous rounding up, but I am sure that I could repeat that exercise with similar results at just about every domicile and equipment.
Maybe you should look at the bid packet before you do any math.
In April there are 137 hard lines, plus 8 CMP/RLF lines. This also skips all the maintenance/repo flying etc. You also have a bunch of CA/FOs bidding reserve for purpose of not flying.
I'd say lineholders fly 70-80 hours on average, with some picking up OT to 100. And reserves fly 0-70. That's why your "average" isn't really relevant because the outliers are there by own choice.
On average - on reserve don't think you'll break 50 a month. And as a lineholder, you can hit 100 if you really want it.