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11-04-2007, 03:49 PM

rjboy

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I am a regional guy considering attempting to make the jump to the majors. If anyone wouldn't mind putting out some general info on what percentage of pairings at your carriers are 4, 3, 2, or 1 day trips I would appreciate it.

11-04-2007, 04:49 PM

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"considering attempting to make the jump", I would not give it a second thought regardless of the trip lengths.

FWIW cargo trips are anywhere from 7 to 15 days( I am not talking about the real senior people who sleep in their own bed every night). SWA most are 3-4 day trips from what I hear. Other airlines I would imagine it would depend on what fleet you got. Hope this helps

11-04-2007, 05:46 PM

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I'm international, so mine are three days. Two legs. You don't actually leave until night the first day and get back around noon or afternoon the third day, so it's really not three full days. Domestic I saw everything: 1-4 days. It really depends on the airline and aircraft as to what you can expect. But if you're at a regional, who cares? Just get to the major and bid what you like.

11-04-2007, 05:49 PM

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I'm international, so mine are three days. Two legs. You don't actually leave until night the first day and get back around noon or afternoon the third day, so it's really not three full days. Domestic I saw everything: 1-4 days. It really depends on the airline and aircraft as to what you can expect. But if you're at a regional, who cares? Just get to the major and bid what you like.

That easy ha Otto?

11-04-2007, 05:55 PM

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That easy ha Otto?

I said that because the thread poster was "considering the move from a regional to a major". What's to consider?

11-04-2007, 06:01 PM

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I said that because the thread poster was "considering the move from a regional to a major". What's to consider?

yeah I hear ya on that, I just think its funny when people "consider" such things like that, as if it only took consideration and............BAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CAL HR is calling you for an interview

11-04-2007, 06:32 PM

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It's hard to get an interview when you're "considering" and not applying.

11-04-2007, 11:48 PM

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I usually have my choice of 2-3 day trips with a like number of days at home after or 7-8 day trips with a like number of days off at home. As you get more senior you'll be able to pick and choose more.

11-06-2007, 12:46 PM

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Thanks for the info guys. The reason I am "considering" is I have a good home life, live in base and am currently never gone more than 4-6 nights a month.

11-06-2007, 01:11 PM

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Thanks for the info guys. The reason I am "considering" is I have a good home life, live in base and am currently never gone more than 4-6 nights a month.

If you chose 'airline pilot' as your career to be home every night you may want to reconsider since that's not the reality for the majority in this profession. That being said, I would trade a few more nights away from home for better stability(generally) and career earnings potential(definitely). At least a mainline you are more in charge of your own destiny as opposed to a regional who can lose a contract at any time. Of course, all bets are off if another war or terrorist attack occurs.