Originally Posted by Hedley

The really senior can buddy bid with LCA’s and make a killing. A friend on the 787 does just that. He credits on average 120-130 hours per month while working fewer days than I do. I can’t gross the same without crediting 105+. Unless you can bid really heavy soft time trips and work every day, you’ll hit FAR limits before you get close to 100+ hrs a month since premium pay has dried up. My guess is the fatigue on the 777 will be less than the garbage trips you get as a junior captain. If I was in your shoes I’d have my bid in just waiting for it to hit.