Originally Posted by V1AutoPilot

All set for a Sep 23rd class. Excited to be at a major, however have a few questions maybe some of you could help me with.

Answers based for a new hire, obviously with time, things will get incrementally better:

Living in Florida 1.2hr outside SFB.

Thats gonna be a rough distance to keep traveling.

Only concern is potential schedule / base award. FLL or SFB is my goal. Anyone have a sample schedule / bid?

Yes. All reserve.


I understand seniority will influence days on / off, but what can a junior FO somewhere in Florida be expected to have for a schedule?

Everything nobody else wants. Ie. Reserve on weekends, holidays, and any other day you would want off.

Hours flown a day?

The real question you should be asking here is duty time per day. Do you like car rides across the countryside?

Days on / off?

11-12


How hard is it getting required days off?

You’ll get your minimum days off and thats it.

Swapping / trading trips?

Sure, I’m sure there is somebody that wants that reserve day on Friday/Saturday/Christmas.

Do you have to use all vacation time at once? All at once for each week you earn. Ie. Two weeks can be split, one week cannot.

Thank you kindly in advance for the read and any responses are very much appreciated. -Happy Contrails