Originally Posted by
Oldog
Almost all aircraft have autopilots -- range from S-Tec 30 (altitude and heading hold only) to 5-tube EFIS in Brasilias.
Most flights fly early morning from UPS, FedEx, or DHL hub to 1-2 smaller cities, layover all day (company provides hotel or apt), return in evening. Some trips are based at outstation, night layover at the hub. Other trips are day only, night only.
I wouldn't go as far to say that "almost all aircraft". Some of the aircraft would be a more accurate way to put it.
As for the work, some bases fly a lot of bank work as well. PDX and OAK being examples.