Delta 747/777 schedule
06-02-2011, 04:01 PM
#3
New Hire
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Jun 2011
Posts: 3
Sure, but that's why I asked for sample schedules, not typical schedules. All I can find on the forum are schedules for the RJ's, new pilots, etc. I am looking for some idea of what schedules are like when I finally "make it", some examples of the big trips, international, etc. I figure by the time you're flying the 747/777, you'll have a schedule I'm interested in, regardless of your status on that plane. 
06-02-2011, 09:07 PM
#4
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2007
Position: B737 CA
Posts: 1,518
Assuming you make it that far, and that's assuming a fair amount, it'll be a small enough percentage of your career that you should really disregard it when deciding whether an aviation career is worthwhile. Quoting salary and schedule "once you make it" is a ploy of the flight training industry and others with something to sell. Your salary and schedule in the years you could really use a good salary and schedule - early marriage, raising your kids - is what you should really be investigating. Unfortunately until some things change in this industry, what you'll find isn't particularly encouraging.
06-02-2011, 09:50 PM
#6
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jul 2008
Position: B-74-4
Posts: 75
Doubtful you would think you "made it" if you saw my schedule. We fly 747's and 777's. 20 days on in a row, 40 if they are put back to back (not hard to figure out who i fly for now), 30% or more below industry standard, be careful what you ask for...
06-03-2011, 02:51 AM
#7
Runs with scissors
Joined APC: Dec 2009
Position: Going to hell in a bucket, but enjoying the ride .
Posts: 7,722
Originally Posted by Geterdone
Sure, but that's why I asked for sample schedules, not typical schedules. All I can find on the forum are schedules for the RJ's, new pilots, etc. I am looking for some idea of what schedules are like when I finally "make it", some examples of the big trips, international, etc. I figure by the time you're flying the 747/777, you'll have a schedule I'm interested in, regardless of your status on that plane.
"I asked for sample schedules, not typical schedules."
Is there a difference? What is your point? The trips are all over the map, from one day turns to 12 days in and out of Tokyo to all over Asia. Even at Delta our trip bidding system allows us to build what ever type of schedule we want, depending on seniority of course. And by the time you make it, it will have changed anyway, so what info are you really after?
06-03-2011, 05:35 AM
#8
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2007
Position: B757F CA
Posts: 408
Originally Posted by Timbo
"I asked for sample schedules, not typical schedules."
Is there a difference? What is your point? The trips are all over the map, from one day turns to 12 days in and out of Tokyo to all over Asia. Even at Delta our trip bidding system allows us to build what ever type of schedule we want, depending on seniority of course. And by the time you make it, it will have changed anyway, so what info are you really after?
Is there a difference? What is your point? The trips are all over the map, from one day turns to 12 days in and out of Tokyo to all over Asia. Even at Delta our trip bidding system allows us to build what ever type of schedule we want, depending on seniority of course. And by the time you make it, it will have changed anyway, so what info are you really after?
06-03-2011, 05:42 AM
#9
Runs with scissors
Joined APC: Dec 2009
Position: Going to hell in a bucket, but enjoying the ride .
Posts: 7,722
My response was not meant to be harsh, I was just trying to figure out exactly what he want's to know. There is no "Typical" or "Sample" schedule, everyone bids differently and gets what ever the computer throws at them. As I explained, there is any mix of 1-12 day trips, some even longer.
And are there any 10 year old kids here? In that case, cue the Barny Music...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsKO_r76kfQ
And what did he mean by, "...don't even care if it's Delta."??
And are there any 10 year old kids here? In that case, cue the Barny Music...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsKO_r76kfQ
And what did he mean by, "...don't even care if it's Delta."??
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
