Birdsmash

Im 6’3 and sleep comfortably in the 777 bunks. I prefer the top as it’s easier for me to get in & out of. I will admit the separate bunk rooms on the 747 are nice though.

careerch8nger

Would an LAX 747 FO be able to manage smaller blocks of days away than 17/13? (I think this would be the 60 day line)? If so, anyone know what these would currently look like length-wise? I guess I'm just hoping to see the longest block that I would need to deal with (potentially) that's sub-17.

Thanks!

Clue32

Random check of the bid packs Split Lines...

​​​​​​30 Day Primary
7 On 7 Off 7 On 9 Off
4 On 9 Off 11 On 6 Off
1 Off 9 On 9 Off 7 On 5 Off
4 Off 2 On 11 Off 14 On

60 Day Primary
5 Off 9 On 11 Off 9 On 15 Off 11 On 1 Off
6 Off 9 On 8 Off 17 On 11 Off 7 On 2 Off
5 Off 5 On 9 Off 14 On 28 Off
1 Off 7 On 14 Off 10 On 6 Off 14 On 9 Off

I think you get the drift. Reserves and Secondary look similar... but the blocks of days on are a bit longer.

I am sure the 777 LAX split lines are similar. 767 ONT would also be an option if you live out there.

kjrocka

Good info! Of those lines, which tend to go junior? Any secondary lines and are they junior? I know it depends on people's preferences on any given month. Just looking for typical trends. I assume CVG 747 lines would look similar?

careerch8nger

Thanks, this is great!

C17B74

Rest wise: 74 hands down with separate sleep areas, hall space, fat Capt lavs on the 400s, much better seats to rest in than most, additional curtain for staying dark in the seating area on the -8s (hang a blanket on the 400s). No comparison if we're not including the conversion freighters or Dreamlifter = Blah...

73cvg

I like what I have read here about Giant, is the pay listed on this site the current? The schedule sounds alright.
Thank you

Clue32

The Pay is incorrect. We have had 2x 3% raises, with additional raises on September 2024 and 2025.

Multiply what is posted by 1.0609. That'll be more accurate. The cents aren't there however. So you could be nearly a buck short.

Budget for Minimum Guarantee and no Overtime.

Atlasvet

Budget for Minimum Guarantee and buy a boat with the Overtime

C17B74

Dang bud, you're reading my mind. Unfortunately I have squirreled away the overage into some trees (penalty for early withdrawal) for later use. Should have opened a specific boat fund account. Live well on guarantee, but my best half just mentioned maybe we could live on a good size boat. Didn't see that coming... Enjoy time home chilling too much for OT so no boat until boat pressure increases - doubtful.

*Definitely budget for min guarantee. Live well on half, play with 25% and squirrel away the other 25%. Harder to spend what's not right in front of you. If you play well every other month or so you can really robust your armor quite a bit more. Just me specifically, but all hours over guarantee are gravy and most of the time spill into savings. Everyone's situation is different no doubt - although it's amazing to witness how well we melt plastic.