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Originally Posted by PurringRaccoon (Post 3414097)

Wow you guys! This is fascinating! I did not think it was remotely possible to live in Korea and commute to a U.S. company. I'm guessing it's only possible with Atlas (which means this will be my final destination company) I am super excited 😁 Thank you very much for your inputs!

wish i can join you someday lol. Never thought Atlas is this good.. possibly best option for any Korean living in USA with Greencard

Like most said, it wouldn’t be too hard to get rolling to or from ANC. Just a thought: Bet you could call scheds and see if they needed you to operate from ICN to wherever vs day prior to ANC for positioning. - just a thought if you lived in Korea.

ICN *Pretty much a home away from home for most…

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Originally Posted by C17B74 (Post 3450806)

Is this possible with NRT or anywhere in Japan? That would suit my family situation nicely

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Originally Posted by PurringRaccoon (Post 3414097)

Basically every ACMI has this possibility, I know guys at ATI, Atlas, Kalitta, Omni, and Western Global who do this. One guy actually games the system so well at one of these places that he only spends 12 days a month (vs. the typical 16) on the road using the commute part of the pattern (which is built as originating in the US with associated rest requirements) in order to score a few more days at home on the way to and from work. Seniority helps in that case.

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Originally Posted by PurringRaccoon (Post 3413876)

Really? I am not quite sure of the logistics of that - but I would imagine it will be difficult/expensive / crazy long commute :( It would be nice if it was doable tho....

Nah, it's actually pretty easy and usually ends up with more days at home and more money from finding those unique fits that pad the check. If there's a will there's a way.

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Originally Posted by martymcflyface (Post 3450894)

Is this possible with NRT or anywhere in Japan? That would suit my family situation nicely

Possible yes, but ICN is being referenced as the home base abroad or let’s say the hub for the hub & spoke type system at this time. Most flights flow thru ICN even coming from down under; therefore, those abroad with the ability to touch ICN easily shouldn’t have much trouble getting to ANC and possibly starting a trip from there.

*Caveat - Might be an issue if China/we aren’t allowing our folks to JS/DH thru to get to ANC, etc., hence mostly direct flights.

**I would rather travel on company aircraft from ICN to ANC than commercial gateway MIA to ANC any day of the week and twice on Sunday.

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Originally Posted by C17B74 (Post 3451613)

I've had several company JS'rs on board through China coming from SYD/ICN etc. I don't think its an issue.

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Originally Posted by notthesame (Post 3451854)

I've had several company JS'rs on board through China coming from SYD/ICN etc. I don't think its an issue.

Excellent, good to know and thanks for the update .

All kinds of rumors in MIA about two new bases and new training center but I’ll believe it when announced.

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Originally Posted by Guard (Post 3456149)

All kinds of rumors in MIA about two new bases and new training center but I’ll believe it when announced.

Not rumors just not a lot of details yet. Watch the last Flightline Briefing podcast.

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Originally Posted by guard (Post 3456149)

all kinds of rumors in mia about two new bases and new training center but i’ll believe it when announced.

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