Originally Posted by
GunsUp77
Hi all, currently living the 787 IRO life and considering upgrade before my flying skills evaporate completely. I'm able to drive 1 hour to work (SFO) to mitigate some reserve misery. Comfortable in the left seat, but looking for some feedback between the 737 and Bus.. I'd be upgrading at 1 year & 500hrs on property.
737 Pros-
Already typed (Prior SWA)
Slightly better seniority/movement (ATM)
Subjectively speaking, slightly better trips/overnights
Cons:
Cockpit/Cabin
Arguably more fatiguing to fly
320 Pros-
Quieter/ more comfortable = less overall fatigue at the end of the day
Cons:
New airplane and learning Airbus brain logic from the left seat
Trips slightly less desirable
Bottom of the barrel seniority with no cushion
Appreciate the thoughts, Thanks all!
Airbus is easy. Trips should get better with the neos. Still some valid points for the 73 and bus but I don’t think the cons are as bad as you think.