Originally Posted by
Winston
Different domicile but same equipment and seniority you’re inquiring about: This Friday it’ll be seven weeks since I’ve put on my uniform. I also have T-Day, Xmas, and the two days prior to each off.
Living in (read: within 100 miles of) base is key.
That is living the dream. Commuting sure complicates things, but that was my choice. Even with flying a junior F/o line, life on a WB is less hassle than junior NB captain. One long leg where you sleep for at least 1/3 of the flight, nice layover, and repeat. You can usually complete your hours in 12 days, less chance for scheduling to mess with you, senior crews, less drama, low stress. The only negatives are that the time zones can be tough on your body if you don’t learn how to plan your sleep, and you will go to landings every 90 days (low paying trip). That sure beats up and down flying, inefficient trips, dealing with the weather more, plenty of chances for scheduling to mess with your schedule, airport appreciation delays, multiple bag drags for short layovers, imbedded red eyes, briefing numerous crews every day, dealing with passengers,..........