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10-21-2016 | 05:15 AM
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Actually, I think a lot of us in the 747 just care about the pay beyond year 1, not the aircraft. In fact, while I enjoy some of the 747 flying, I would rather be flying domestic on the 767 with no more than 3 time zones to cross...but the pay difference hurts. Let's make it one pay rate in new contract and see who ends up in which fleet.
Of course...there ARE some pilots that just "have to fly the 747"....
Of course...there ARE some pilots that just "have to fly the 747"....
10-21-2016 | 05:54 AM
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come out for a week to 17 days and fly at night domestically from 2200 to 0600
OR
fly around the world through all different time zones at any hours
I think 767 domestic night ops is much easier on the body.
10-21-2016 | 04:39 PM
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From: A320
My version was, "have to be phat, to fly heavies." But now that I'm on a 320, I had to give up large Bitburger's, pomme frites and stroganoff from Michael's, for salads and white wine.. aww, the days!
10-21-2016 | 05:01 PM
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10-21-2016 | 05:30 PM
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YMMV
10-21-2016 | 06:39 PM
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Lately there are more 747 folks here at FDX than 767 folks. Even if you have the 767 type you're still required to go through the entire course. There is no short course. Besides, you bid for your aircraft based on the last 4 of your SSN - higher is better. You could just as easily end up on the 757 or the 777. MD is still being selectively assigned, but that may change soon.
10-21-2016 | 07:31 PM
More Cowbell!!!
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From: Spreading the LUV from the "Write" seat!!!
Lately there are more 747 folks here at FDX than 767 folks. Even if you have the 767 type you're still required to go through the entire course. There is no short course. Besides, you bid for your aircraft based on the last 4 of your SSN - higher is better. You could just as easily end up on the 757 or the 777. MD is still being selectively assigned, but that may change soon.
10-22-2016 | 04:14 PM
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I've done both, and for me personally, consistent night turns are easier than varying schedules all the time. I did that for years and adjusted very easily. We have a lot of 24 hour overnights on the 74, which are the worst...a complete flip in the body clock is required, though rarely happens.
Of course...we also have 3+ day sits in places like SYD, HKG, NRT, PVG, LEJ, etc...so you take the good with the bad.
10-23-2016 | 12:12 AM
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Long hauls for me
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