Originally Posted by
StayFrosty
Good answer above for those wanting to fly the line. For those that want to hustle you can do better with a bit of effort. I did about $116K in Year 1 and am on track for about $180K in Year 2. I commuted for a while but now live in base. Hope this helps.
Been here 2.5 years. Have never been awarded an open time trip. I also have a family and work my line so that leaves fewer opportunities to pick up as well.
It’s really hard to give away a 4 day, reserve, or weekend trips. Open time is going at straight, and there is not much of it.
When I commuted, when I was on 4 day trips, I had 1 full day a week at home. Unless you live in base, how is picking anything up going to work with that schedule, unless you don’t go home?
Unless you:
Live in base
Have no family obligations
Have 4-5 years seniority
- Don’t plan on any open time, or “trading” all your trips.
What went on here 3-4 years ago, is no longer the case.