Originally Posted by PotatoChip

The vast majority of pilots are going to tell you that the domiciled gigs are better than the home-based ones, even if you commute.




So that said, the majority of current major airline 121 jobs are going to be better than the aforementioned home-based gigs for most people. In most cases, far superior. This is in terms of compensation, job security, retirement, schedule flexibility etc. In general, in order to recoup the loss of home-basing a pilot, you will be scheduled to be gone longer in order to not have to pay to position you as much. ACMI operators will routinely send you on 10-17 day trips, while the fractional life will have you on a 8/6 schedule (or 7/7 if you're lucky) on an endless loop.

Not worrying about a ride to work is great. I've done it. But even better is getting paid a lot more, having twice the retirement, and knowing my company isn't likely going anywhere.