Originally Posted by
stillageek
Life @ Eagle isn't bad as an FO on the CRJ in DFW. I live in base. Fly no more than 55 hours a month (more commonly 30-40 hours). Only away from home 3-5 nights a month.
I've never gone over guarantee while on reserve since I've been here (10/07 hire). Most ever was 55 hours back in Spring 08.
For the record I am far from senior on RSV...very...very far.
Now those on the ERJ....phew...they get worked much harder.
That might be nice, but your paycheck sucks. With your pay rate I would guess you gross $36,000 with per diem. And that's before taxes. But your quality of life must be through the roof!
I'm on the EMB, 7-year pay, live in base, gone maybe 8 nights per month, pick up very little OT, and I am on track to make about $55,000 this year. Life
can be better at Eagle. Just my 2 cents.
By the way, I commuted to reserve for a long time and I still had a decent quality of life. If you know the work rules, you can find ways to bend them in your favor.
Not everyone hates working for Eagle.