Originally Posted by
fr8doggr
Isn't it true that the training program for either of those contracts is 6- 8 months with no time to commute home during those months? Eight months in a row is a long time to be away from the US.
That is correct. On the passenger side you are given a small furnished apartment in Tokyo. I had my wife come up for most of the time so that made it much more tolerable. Training is difficult and long but the rewards are worth it in my opinion.