E190 CA vs A320 FO
08-29-2021 | 04:50 PM
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not sure what you’re asking really …. I’d be a senior(ish) A320 FO but am a RSV captain on the 190. I don’t see the issue with that frankly: Some days they call me, some days they don’t. I can do rsv from home, have to stay in a hotel maybe 3 or 4 times a month.
I end up flying anything between 5 and 55 hours (credit) for 75 hours pay. For ME, that easily beats actually flying 90 hours for the same pay.
I’d prefer Nantucket turns all day for a week to having to do one red eye. My sleep, health etc all improved dramatically when I moved to the RJ. I didn’t realize how jaded and cranky I had been … and I didn’t even do redeyes back then; it’s the constant change that gets you: early morning to late night plus transcon stuff.
most months I add on an average 2 or 3 days of VDA/RSA/premium trips if I haven’t been flying too much.
(edit: just looked it up, I’d be top third of the JFK FO list if I’d stayed … dunno if that’s senior-Ish or not)
I end up flying anything between 5 and 55 hours (credit) for 75 hours pay. For ME, that easily beats actually flying 90 hours for the same pay.
I’d prefer Nantucket turns all day for a week to having to do one red eye. My sleep, health etc all improved dramatically when I moved to the RJ. I didn’t realize how jaded and cranky I had been … and I didn’t even do redeyes back then; it’s the constant change that gets you: early morning to late night plus transcon stuff.
most months I add on an average 2 or 3 days of VDA/RSA/premium trips if I haven’t been flying too much.
(edit: just looked it up, I’d be top third of the JFK FO list if I’d stayed … dunno if that’s senior-Ish or not)
Also, not to mention that sitting in cruise for 5 hours is very monotonous. I get more legs is more work, but the long legs aren’t the end all be all.
I also think there is something to be said for actually being the Captain and setting the tone for the operation.
However, living in base puts you at a huge advantage. I can understand a commuter staying as a senior 320 FO.
08-29-2021 | 04:58 PM
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not sure what you’re asking really …. I’d be a senior(ish) A320 FO but am a RSV captain on the 190. I don’t see the issue with that frankly: Some days they call me, some days they don’t. I can do rsv from home, have to stay in a hotel maybe 3 or 4 times a month.
I end up flying anything between 5 and 55 hours (credit) for 75 hours pay. For ME, that easily beats actually flying 90 hours for the same pay.
I’d prefer Nantucket turns all day for a week to having to do one red eye. My sleep, health etc all improved dramatically when I moved to the RJ. I didn’t realize how jaded and cranky I had been … and I didn’t even do redeyes back then; it’s the constant change that gets you: early morning to late night plus transcon stuff.
most months I add on an average 2 or 3 days of VDA/RSA/premium trips if I haven’t been flying too much.
(edit: just looked it up, I’d be top third of the JFK FO list if I’d stayed … dunno if that’s senior-Ish or not)
I end up flying anything between 5 and 55 hours (credit) for 75 hours pay. For ME, that easily beats actually flying 90 hours for the same pay.
I’d prefer Nantucket turns all day for a week to having to do one red eye. My sleep, health etc all improved dramatically when I moved to the RJ. I didn’t realize how jaded and cranky I had been … and I didn’t even do redeyes back then; it’s the constant change that gets you: early morning to late night plus transcon stuff.
most months I add on an average 2 or 3 days of VDA/RSA/premium trips if I haven’t been flying too much.
(edit: just looked it up, I’d be top third of the JFK FO list if I’d stayed … dunno if that’s senior-Ish or not)
I was talking to the other guy. Just saying if you are senior on the bus FO side or ish you probably won’t be a 190 rsv guy or if you are won’t be one for long. That’s all I would expect 190 upgrades to go super jr.
08-30-2021 | 07:08 AM
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08-30-2021 | 07:16 AM
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08-30-2021 | 07:19 AM
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For the most part, I’m the same way. I spend all day with you in the flight deck; I don’t feel obligated to spend my overnights with you as well. If it’s a good crew, I’ll certainly grab a dinner with them.
08-30-2021 | 07:22 AM
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What are talking about? Id rather spend time at my own house over spending it in a hotel. Oh, and you're not "cramped" in the 320. No problem doing my job, but the less time I'm there, the better off. Maybe look outside the box and you'll see the logic in it...
08-30-2021 | 08:17 AM
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Lol...
Different strokes and all that. I prefer the longest layover possible. I've done two 48 hour layovers this summer, both were awesome, essentially paid vacations. My normal bid includes as many 24 hour layovers as possible (LAX, SFO, LAS, PUJ, UVF, AUA...). And sometimes I go out, sometimes I don't. Almost everyone at JB is cool enough to have fun with on a layover.
Different strokes and all that. I prefer the longest layover possible. I've done two 48 hour layovers this summer, both were awesome, essentially paid vacations. My normal bid includes as many 24 hour layovers as possible (LAX, SFO, LAS, PUJ, UVF, AUA...). And sometimes I go out, sometimes I don't. Almost everyone at JB is cool enough to have fun with on a layover.
08-30-2021 | 09:30 AM
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You remind me of so many very senior captains I fly with (top 100), but can't quite put my finger on why.
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