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08-22-2019, 06:45 PM
#6211
New Hire
Joined APC: Aug 2019
Posts: 3
Originally Posted by V1AutoPilot
All set for a Sep 23rd class. Excited to be at a major, however have a few questions maybe some of you could help me with.
Living in Florida 1.2hr outside SFB. Only concern is potential schedule / base award. FLL or SFB is my goal. Anyone have a sample schedule / bid?
I understand seniority will influence days on / off, but what can a junior FO somewhere in Florida be expected to have for a schedule? Hours flown a day? Days on / off? How hard is it getting required days off? Swapping / trading trips? Do you have to use all vacation time at once?
Thank you kindly in advance for the read and any responses are very much appreciated. -Happy Contrails
Living in Florida 1.2hr outside SFB. Only concern is potential schedule / base award. FLL or SFB is my goal. Anyone have a sample schedule / bid?
I understand seniority will influence days on / off, but what can a junior FO somewhere in Florida be expected to have for a schedule? Hours flown a day? Days on / off? How hard is it getting required days off? Swapping / trading trips? Do you have to use all vacation time at once?
Thank you kindly in advance for the read and any responses are very much appreciated. -Happy Contrails
08-22-2019, 07:25 PM
#6212
Voice of Reason
Joined APC: Jul 2014
Position: Uncomfortable
Posts: 481
Originally Posted by SuperSteveEMB
How many hours do you live from GRR?
08-23-2019, 03:27 PM
#6213
Line Holder
Joined APC: May 2019
Posts: 38
Originally Posted by crxpilot
Welcome!......................
08-24-2019, 03:23 AM
#6214
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2017
Posts: 566
Originally Posted by V1AutoPilot
Thanks for the response and info. About sums it up. For the schedule though, I'm wondering about days worked in a row followed by days off. E.G. 4 on 3 off; 3 on 3 off; etc. I imagine it can vary significantly depending on base, but just trying to gauge what can be expected roughly for worst case scenarios.
I haven't seen anyone mention working 4 on/3 off. Seems more like 2/1 , 3/1, and 3/2 are more normal. On another post a base-senior FO mentioned working Mon-Wed every week (3on/4off), but that wouldn't be as likely for someone living in a small base or someone junior.
That being said, I'd love to see some actual schedules, as well, especially for the smaller bases.
08-24-2019, 07:37 AM
#6215
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2018
Position: sideways
Posts: 294
Originally Posted by WhiteMorpheus
This information has been posted previously...
I haven't seen anyone mention working 4 on/3 off. Seems more like 2/1 , 3/1, and 3/2 are more normal. On another post a base-senior FO mentioned working Mon-Wed every week (3on/4off), but that wouldn't be as likely for someone living in a small base or someone junior.
That being said, I'd love to see some actual schedules, as well, especially for the smaller bases.
I haven't seen anyone mention working 4 on/3 off. Seems more like 2/1 , 3/1, and 3/2 are more normal. On another post a base-senior FO mentioned working Mon-Wed every week (3on/4off), but that wouldn't be as likely for someone living in a small base or someone junior.
That being said, I'd love to see some actual schedules, as well, especially for the smaller bases.
08-24-2019, 03:10 PM
#6216
Line Holder
Joined APC: May 2019
Posts: 38
Originally Posted by WhiteMorpheus
This information has been posted previously...
I haven't seen anyone mention working 4 on/3 off. Seems more like 2/1 , 3/1, and 3/2 are more normal. On another post a base-senior FO mentioned working Mon-Wed every week (3on/4off), but that wouldn't be as likely for someone living in a small base or someone junior.
That being said, I'd love to see some actual schedules, as well, especially for the smaller bases.
I haven't seen anyone mention working 4 on/3 off. Seems more like 2/1 , 3/1, and 3/2 are more normal. On another post a base-senior FO mentioned working Mon-Wed every week (3on/4off), but that wouldn't be as likely for someone living in a small base or someone junior.
That being said, I'd love to see some actual schedules, as well, especially for the smaller bases.
08-24-2019, 05:28 PM
#6217
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2018
Posts: 199
Originally Posted by V1AutoPilot
Thank you kindly. I guess I'll just have to narrow down FLL or SFB. Both seem like they'll be available.
08-24-2019, 06:33 PM
#6218
Line Holder
Joined APC: May 2019
Posts: 38
Both are feasible. Makes sense. If given the option though what's better? Bigger base or smaller base? I would guess pay is better at a bigger base due to more routes and VFN opportunities. Schedule probably better at a smaller base. Sound accurate?
08-24-2019, 07:47 PM
#6219
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jun 2014
Posts: 44
I live in the NJ area, how easy would it be or until how long I can expect to hold ABE(Allentown,PA) out of training. How are the trip schedules like from there. And going forward is the base secure to stay there as a crew base or it might close maybe. Thinking of putting an app this week and if I can hold ABE, this might be my career place. Thanks.
08-24-2019, 08:49 PM
#6220
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2015
Position: A-320
Posts: 680
Originally Posted by V1AutoPilot
Both are feasible. Makes sense. If given the option though what's better? Bigger base or smaller base? I would guess pay is better at a bigger base due to more routes and VFN opportunities. Schedule probably better at a smaller base. Sound accurate?
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