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08-22-2019 | 06:45 PM
#6221
New Hire
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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
#6222
Voice of Reason
Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Uncomfortable
Probably not going to be an issue for him... There were 41 open Florida spots on the current new hire bid. 12 were for SFB and 7 FLL (along with 11 each in PIE & PGD). It is likely there will be a couple of Florida spots left for him when his class comes around. That's not counting any new spots that open up when the FO spots open from the BNA/ABE upgrade bid in a couple of weeks.
08-23-2019 | 03:27 PM
#6223
Line Holder
Joined: May 2019
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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.
08-24-2019 | 03:23 AM
#6224
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Mar 2017
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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
#6225
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Mar 2018
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From: sideways
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
#6226
Line Holder
Joined: May 2019
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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
#6227
Line Holder
Joined: Jun 2018
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08-24-2019 | 06:33 PM
#6228
Line Holder
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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
#6229
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Joined: Jun 2014
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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
#6230
Line Holder
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 698
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From: A-320
Reserve life in SFB isn’t easy, it’s the largest base and the rescue hub for all of the east half of the country. It’s pretty rare a VFN trickles down junior. Both bases have the same % of really nice trips above 6hrs block. There is definitely more open time to pick up, drops and trading around of your schedule in SFB but if I had a choice between those two, FLL all day especially if you are junior.
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