Kalitta Air (K4) Information
#1991
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jan 2009
Posts: 51
When you're home for two weeks at a time you can completely tune out the work part of your life and just enjoy being home. No lingering worries about commuting back in 2 days then back home again 3 days after that (if you're lucky). Its an adjustment but it works well in my house, especially if your wife has a flexible schedule, then it works really well.
#1992
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,888
Live in base? Different equation.
#1993
I was on the fence about the 16 day trips. While I haven’t been here very long, my wife and two young daughters love it. Sure, by day 10-12, it’s time to GTFOH, but as was previously mentioned, the 2 weeks off is amazing.
Honestly, the 16 days is pretty easy for me. I work. Eat. Sleep. See a new country. The time flies (ha) for me, but for the spouse at home with kids in sports, she stays busy. It takes a strong and dedicated spouse to handle that.
I came from a regional where I commuted for 14+ years. 4 on 2 off. 4 on 3 off. Commute home, wash clothes, re-pack, check hourly to see if a more commutable trip popped up in company open time, commute back to work. Rinse. Wash. Repeat. No-friggin thanks.
I only have to say bye once a month, pack once a month, etc.
When I was reading through hundreds of threads before making the decision to come to K4, I kept reading posts that said what a “hidden gem” it is here. I’m starting to understand that!
Honestly, the 16 days is pretty easy for me. I work. Eat. Sleep. See a new country. The time flies (ha) for me, but for the spouse at home with kids in sports, she stays busy. It takes a strong and dedicated spouse to handle that.
I came from a regional where I commuted for 14+ years. 4 on 2 off. 4 on 3 off. Commute home, wash clothes, re-pack, check hourly to see if a more commutable trip popped up in company open time, commute back to work. Rinse. Wash. Repeat. No-friggin thanks.
I only have to say bye once a month, pack once a month, etc.
When I was reading through hundreds of threads before making the decision to come to K4, I kept reading posts that said what a “hidden gem” it is here. I’m starting to understand that!
#1994
I was on the fence about the 16 day trips. While I haven’t been here very long, my wife and two young daughters love it. Sure, by day 10-12, it’s time to GTFOH, but as was previously mentioned, the 2 weeks off is amazing.
Honestly, the 16 days is pretty easy for me. I work. Eat. Sleep. See a new country. The time flies (ha) for me, but for the spouse at home with kids in sports, she stays busy. It takes a strong and dedicated spouse to handle that.
I came from a regional where I commuted for 14+ years. 4 on 2 off. 4 on 3 off. Commute home, wash clothes, re-pack, check hourly to see if a more commutable trip popped up in company open time, commute back to work. Rinse. Wash. Repeat. No-friggin thanks.
I only have to say bye once a month, pack once a month, etc.
When I was reading through hundreds of threads before making the decision to come to K4, I kept reading posts that said what a “hidden gem” it is here. I’m starting to understand that!
Honestly, the 16 days is pretty easy for me. I work. Eat. Sleep. See a new country. The time flies (ha) for me, but for the spouse at home with kids in sports, she stays busy. It takes a strong and dedicated spouse to handle that.
I came from a regional where I commuted for 14+ years. 4 on 2 off. 4 on 3 off. Commute home, wash clothes, re-pack, check hourly to see if a more commutable trip popped up in company open time, commute back to work. Rinse. Wash. Repeat. No-friggin thanks.
I only have to say bye once a month, pack once a month, etc.
When I was reading through hundreds of threads before making the decision to come to K4, I kept reading posts that said what a “hidden gem” it is here. I’m starting to understand that!
All very true and realistic - you do need an independent wife for this life
btw it was fun working with you last week
when the limo driver dropped me off at the terminal he said
"I now have a Phd in barbecue"
lol
#1995
Safety is an issue here?
So what are you insinuating?
We have fully and highly experienced international 747 Captains that could have taken over the 777 fleet no problem???
Safety is an issue here?
Funny I didnt see any street Captains hired into the 767????
Clarification please...
And Yes it's in the CBA...
So what are you insinuating?
We have fully and highly experienced international 747 Captains that could have taken over the 777 fleet no problem???
Safety is an issue here?
Funny I didnt see any street Captains hired into the 767????
Clarification please...
And Yes it's in the CBA...
#1996
What street Captains? Street Captains are permanent. These guys are good for 276 or so days, then over to FO. Perhaps the company didn’t like the way things started out in the 767. Trying something new? Perhaps it us a request by DHL. Who really give a crap besides a few uninformed pilots. Bottom line it is allowed by contract so either live with it or change it in the next contract.
And he not wrong about it
#1997
Good working with you as well. That’s pretty funny. I’m sure he knows all about stick burners and pellet smokers!
#1998
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2016
Position: Old and Unemployed
Posts: 107
Geez, here I am about to start a frenzy. Get a call telling me to pipe down. Whatever...
You are arguing about 4 pilots. 4! Really??? We wanted some expertise to help blend a truly electronic airplane into our fleet. Not meaning to dis any of the very well qualified pilots that live here at K4.
Not for nuthin’, but which one of you stepped up to help get the 777 on the certificate? That is an insane effort. We decided that getting a little help was worth exercising the contractually allowed 270 days.
Considering how junior the last bid went, I am not seeing too much whining room. If you wanted the seat, you would have bid it. If not, stop *****ing...
Skyguy out...
You are arguing about 4 pilots. 4! Really??? We wanted some expertise to help blend a truly electronic airplane into our fleet. Not meaning to dis any of the very well qualified pilots that live here at K4.
Not for nuthin’, but which one of you stepped up to help get the 777 on the certificate? That is an insane effort. We decided that getting a little help was worth exercising the contractually allowed 270 days.
Considering how junior the last bid went, I am not seeing too much whining room. If you wanted the seat, you would have bid it. If not, stop *****ing...
Skyguy out...
#1999
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2012
Position: Gear Slinger
Posts: 708
Geez, here I am about to start a frenzy. Get a call telling me to pipe down. Whatever...
You are arguing about 4 pilots. 4! Really??? We wanted some expertise to help blend a truly electronic airplane into our fleet. Not meaning to dis any of the very well qualified pilots that live here at K4.
Not for nuthin’, but which one of you stepped up to help get the 777 on the certificate? That is an insane effort. We decided that getting a little help was worth exercising the contractually allowed 270 days.
Considering how junior the last bid went, I am not seeing too much whining room. If you wanted the seat, you would have bid it. If not, stop *****ing...
Skyguy out...
You are arguing about 4 pilots. 4! Really??? We wanted some expertise to help blend a truly electronic airplane into our fleet. Not meaning to dis any of the very well qualified pilots that live here at K4.
Not for nuthin’, but which one of you stepped up to help get the 777 on the certificate? That is an insane effort. We decided that getting a little help was worth exercising the contractually allowed 270 days.
Considering how junior the last bid went, I am not seeing too much whining room. If you wanted the seat, you would have bid it. If not, stop *****ing...
Skyguy out...
You are right though. If someone had the expertise to bring a new aircraft/certification/B777 on line and voiced their opinion to BR or someone in charge I’m sure they would have used them.
Until the routes and more aircraft are brought online I don’t think many people will considering bidding over and training for a new type for the same or possibly less pay.
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