Originally Posted by
shortspatula
As a DEC you’ll be at the mercy of the company. I haven’t heard of dropping flying, that’s why they’re hiring DECs because they’re short. You’ll be on reserve with 12 days off at least for a few months. Also possibly being bumped down as senior FOs upgrade over you. You’ll be with your family about 2 nights a week unless you move to base, that’s the reality of our flying. There’s charter home basing but it looks like you could be gone up to 8 days in a row.
Well that is good to know. I was under the impression that downgrade unlikely due to aircraft growth and over to 220 captain as soon as the seat lock was done unless the operation hit hard times. This is very good intel and prob a game changer for me.