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#131
While it is true that the pay rate is higher for a 767 pilot than a 757 pilot, it doesn't meant that you can make more on the 767 working the same number of days as you would in the 757.
On second year pay, if all you can hold is reserve in the 767, you will make less per day than you would on the 757 holding a decent seniority line. For example, let's say RLG for the 767 was 70 hours. You would make $841 per day on the 767 for 15 days. If you held a line on the 757 that worked 12 day for the same 70 hours, you would make $851 per day. Just something to consider.
On second year pay, if all you can hold is reserve in the 767, you will make less per day than you would on the 757 holding a decent seniority line. For example, let's say RLG for the 767 was 70 hours. You would make $841 per day on the 767 for 15 days. If you held a line on the 757 that worked 12 day for the same 70 hours, you would make $851 per day. Just something to consider.
#133
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2014
Posts: 1,236
While it is true that the pay rate is higher for a 767 pilot than a 757 pilot, it doesn't meant that you can make more on the 767 working the same number of days as you would in the 757.
On second year pay, if all you can hold is reserve in the 767, you will make less per day than you would on the 757 holding a decent seniority line. For example, let's say RLG for the 767 was 70 hours. You would make $841 per day on the 767 for 15 days. If you held a line on the 757 that worked 12 day for the same 70 hours, you would make $851 per day. Just something to consider.
On second year pay, if all you can hold is reserve in the 767, you will make less per day than you would on the 757 holding a decent seniority line. For example, let's say RLG for the 767 was 70 hours. You would make $841 per day on the 767 for 15 days. If you held a line on the 757 that worked 12 day for the same 70 hours, you would make $851 per day. Just something to consider.
To be clear I'd recommend the move if you're on anything other than the 777. To me the 777 is clearly best for commuters. You can be home as much as you want on any of the airplanes if you move to Memphis...
Not that life is bad in the Right seat of the 757... You will work less days on a line but those days will be rough days unless you're pretty senior. On Reserve in any seat if they don't use you much your wife will probably kick you out of the house to fly extra if you live in Memphis... Just my opinion.
If you really want to control your schedule or bid specific double dead heads as a commuter then the 757 probably is a better option because you will be in the top half of the list within a year. The 777 list is loaded with guys at the top who don't want to upgrade and give up their seniority.
#136
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,820
To each his own. I'm just shocked at how many new hires are chasing dollars and working 18+ days in a 4 week month. Of course I see several mid seniority captains doing the same thing. That doesn't bode well for our upcoming contract negotiations.
#137
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2007
Position: FO
Posts: 3,031
The best part of my job is I generally get paid to commute. Instead of begging for the jumpseat to JFK or MSP the day before or after a trip, If I have a DH I buy ticket with bank money from where I am to where the company requires me. If I don’t have a DH I book a JS on us a few weeks out and don’t sweat it.
Commuting used to stress me out and probably took a couple years off my life.
Not here.
I’m weird though, I’m on the bus.
Commuting used to stress me out and probably took a couple years off my life.
Not here.
I’m weird though, I’m on the bus.
#140
On Reserve
Joined APC: Jul 2018
Posts: 15
What would the QOL look like with a drive from Nashville? Wouldn’t you still need to commute into Memphis or is it close enough to sit reserve from home?
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