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08-08-2021, 08:14 PM

#831

SpeedChecks360

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Desiflyer

I am really interested in the 777/747.

How’s the life on the 737?

I’m not on the 737 but I do see them in crew rooms at AFW and other Amazon locations. Seems like their biggest complaint is the lack of flying for FOs but I’m sure that will eventually correct itself as fast as Amazon is growing. I’ve mostly seen only Sun Country and Southern/Atlas 737 crews around the system with some Mesa guys at CVG.

If you’re wondering what life is like on the 737, probably much better than the regionals because you’re getting paid more, treated better, and probably have longer overnights and fly less legs in a day. Plus you’re still flying a Boeing at the end of the day.

My opinion from what I’ve seen/heard. Any airframe at Atlas is an upgrade from the regionals.

Last edited by SpeedChecks360; 08-08-2021 at 08:31 PM.

08-08-2021, 08:49 PM

#832

CRJJ

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100 times better than any regional. 80% of the time just one leg, the other 20% we do two legs. Layovers anywhere from 15 to 30ish hours. And you make way more money. Is it perfect? No job is.

08-09-2021, 04:45 AM

#833

Desiflyer

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Thanks guys
I’ll wait it until I get the 500 turbine time.

08-09-2021, 06:09 AM

#834

Swakid8

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Desiflyer

Thanks guys
I’ll wait it until I get the 500 turbine time.

why wait? It might be tougher down the road when the contract is Arbitrated to get onboard similar to Kalitta. If you want to come over, get your app in enjoy life on the 737 and then bid the 777/747 when the seat lock expires.

08-09-2021, 08:31 AM

#835

Desiflyer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Swakid8

hows the life on 737?
Are you guys flying a lot?

08-09-2021, 08:36 AM

#836

Setspeed

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Desiflyer

hows the life on 737?
Are you guys flying a lot?

Pretty sure it’s about 10-15 hours/month at the moment. Of course paid either min guarantee or trip rig of 65-70+ hours

08-09-2021, 08:44 AM

#837

CRJJ

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This month we've seen more flying, a few lines up to mid 40s. My line this month, 26h / 78h credit

08-10-2021, 09:27 AM

#838

Desiflyer

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Hours seems to be on the low end. Which means QOL is probably better

08-10-2021, 09:55 AM

#839

akfrtdwg 57

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Desiflyer

Hours seems to be on the low end. Which means QOL is probably better

Thats a bold assumption…..QOL isn’t limited to your flight schedule btw. But hey you do you.

08-11-2021, 08:14 AM

#840

Setspeed

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Desiflyer

Hours seems to be on the low end. Which means QOL is probably better

The only difference is that you might get 1 extra day at home and your butt won't hurt from sitting in the seat because you're only flying 15-20 hours a month if you're lucky. These are still 13-15 day off schedules.