Originally Posted by
JimWA77
A 4 hour drive (from Duluth?) is too far, especially during winter. You'll need a crash pad or a Cessna.
You might be off reserve in as little as a few months, then expect the same 12 days off per month, with the rest of the month out on 4-6 day trips. But at least you could then drive, because you'll know your schedule.
By year 3+, you might see 15 days off...
4 hour drive won’t cut short call reserve. Reserve is 12/13 days off a month. When the 3.5 rig and 5 hour average daily credit starts January 1st yes two 5-6 day trips should be all you need to do a month. If money isn’t a factor you can try and drop as much stuff as you can with initial open time and LIP. PBS could be on property by 2023. That could help with minimizing your flying as well. Bid min credit max days off. Retirement is good now which is great even though the market has tanked all year…