Originally Posted by
Temocil27
OP- I lived in base while working for JB and quit to be a commuter with FedEx. I was 30, married, with a kid. I was flying with CA's that were a few years older than me and also living in base. So, seniority list progression was a big factor in my decision. Also, JB flies monotonous routes and, coupled with the drive to/from the airport made for some exhausting days. Lastly, the pay was pretty low compared to my alternative. I didnt want to have to pick up VDA, sell back PTO, or live on Flica looking for open time. So I quit and have no regrats.
Mind telling us where you lived and were based at B6?
FDX is probably the one place I'd make an exception for when it comes to commuting. I have a friend there who flies the 75, and his schedule is nothing short of amazing, he works 6-8 days a month, with zero redeyes. (Then again, he commutes on his own metal, and the flight and drive are less than an hour combined). And the ability to specify which extra pay assignments one wants on their day off... unheard of anywhere else that I know of!
Good for you getting to FDX, glad to see a fellow pilot moving on to a better schedule and happier times (and pay, too!).