A typical day is....
#11
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I see that after checking out in the CRJ, I'll need a type rating in the bid and scheduling system. If I'm based out of MKE, is it then possible to occasionally end my duty time at ORD or IAD with this creative trading of which you speak? Either one offers a much better commute home.
#12
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I see that after checking out in the CRJ, I'll need a type rating in the bid and scheduling system. If I'm based out of MKE, is it then possible to occasionally end my duty time at ORD or IAD with this creative trading of which you speak? Either one offers a much better commute home.
#13
I see that after checking out in the CRJ, I'll need a type rating in the bid and scheduling system. If I'm based out of MKE, is it then possible to occasionally end my duty time at ORD or IAD with this creative trading of which you speak? Either one offers a much better commute home.
I can still remember when I used to be able to drop a last turn or leg in a domicile so I could get home, but it seems like a faint memory these days. We will need to be much more fat on staffing before drops and swaps can be relied on for commutability.
#14
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Joined APC: May 2017
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Maybe when we are much more properly staffed.
I can still remember when I used to be able to drop a last turn or leg in a domicile so I could get home, but it seems like a faint memory these days. We will need to be much more fat on staffing before drops and swaps can be relied on for commutability.
I can still remember when I used to be able to drop a last turn or leg in a domicile so I could get home, but it seems like a faint memory these days. We will need to be much more fat on staffing before drops and swaps can be relied on for commutability.
#16
"Back when I was on the 146 flying to Aspen we were able to drop turns, those were the days"
#17
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I think the last time I was able to drop a turn was probably Christmas morning 2010-ish. Has anyone even tried lately? 😂
#18
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airlinepilot.life has some pretty good discussions on general pilot schedule questions and might be a good resource.
#19
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I think you've just found out that living in base is very important to you. I'd make that a priority in the airlines you're researching.
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