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Avgeek7248
Question regarding fleets. Is a junior WB presenting similar days off and usage as a junior NB pilot? Is there much draw to the heavy metal besides better pay? Trip rigs, reserve rules, how many times you actually get called, call out times, etc.
Pay is the same first year. WB trips pay slightly more per day but chances are you will be on reserve for years. Global reserve has different rules than regular reserve and basically you will have 6 days off that can’t be moved, the other 6 or 7 can be. Same call out times. Not sure on utilization. It’s generally advised to go NB first so you can see what you’re getting yourself into and then move up. You can always move up in bands, but you can’t move down for two years, so if you start on 777 you can’t go to 737 unless it’s an upgrade.