Originally Posted by
airgoose
Hi everyone, Delete this if not suitable for this thread.
I am a second-year ACMI FO flying 777, home-based, and have never been on reserve or commuted. ($133/hr is current pay)
I got a class date in march for UA and prefer to bid for 756/787/777 and commute out
I was so excited for the past few days until I started making plans/started getting ready on how to commute and amount of days off I will be getting as a new hire at UA.
I would like to know from all those who have been in such situations,
1) How many days off do you get at UA with a line on average?
2) Will I get to see the money during the first or second year? I am currently at 133/hr and averaging 14 days off with 10k take home.
3) How soon can anyone get a line on IAH 756? or suggestions for any fleet to get a quick line?
I don't know many people who can help me, these questions may sound stupid but it would be nice if someone can shed some light on this.
Can’t answer all of your questions. I came from the left seat of an ACMI. If you’re a second year FO it’s a no brainer. The money won’t be an issue. I reside well below the G line but by accepting any line I can get I have 16 days off a month on a NB fleet. Pretty much all day time flying. I can actually come home and function as a normal member of society instead of being a zombie half the time and then waking up at 3 AM. I’d suggest you just do it. Get on the most junior equipment you can for now and then bid what you want as soon as you can hold a line on it. I feel like I may actually live past 65 now……