Originally Posted by
NoValueAviator
Why do 25 y/o ACMI guys look like extras on The Walking Dead? Why do they still look like that on the hotel van in the morning after presumably at least 10 hrs of rest? It may be exaggerated somewhat but cargo is obviously harder on the body than flying pax around.
No it isn't harder. It's much easier. I've never been more relaxed and well rested at work than I have been here.
It might be different for other fleets, but the 747 is essentially a flight deck with a comfortable RV stuck behind it. Without bunks etc things may be different.