Crash Pad Questions
Hello, I have a few questions regarding crash pads...
1.) how widely available are crash pads? 2.) is it usually a mix of pilots from all the airlines in one crash pad, or does it vary? 3.) let's say you pay for your own bed...do a lot of crash pads limit how many nights you stay there? 4) instead of paying rent, do some single guys (and gals) live in a crash pad full time? Paying $200 a month for rent isn't a bad deal. Thanks |
Originally Posted by MartinC08
(Post 1718106)
Hello, I have a few questions regarding crash pads...
1.) how widely available are crash pads? 2.) is it usually a mix of pilots from all the airlines in one crash pad, or does it vary? 3.) let's say you pay for your own bed...do a lot of crash pads limit how many nights you stay there? 4) instead of paying rent, do some single guys (and gals) live in a crash pad full time? Paying $200 a month for rent isn't a bad deal. Thanks 2. Depends on the owner 3. Depends on the owner 4. Depends on the owner But seriously, I run a pad in Chicago. Each has their own bed, and I don't count how many nights people stay there, but it's specifically stated that they can't live there full time. I've had united/aa/mesa/xjt people there in the past, Idc who they work for. |
Most crash pads will have a limit on the number of nights per month. Over the limit, and you pay more.
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Originally Posted by morerightrudder
(Post 1718246)
Most crash pads will have a limit on the number of nights per month. Over the limit, and you pay more.
All that said, your mileage will vary depending on the setup, owner, roommates,etc. Edit: I have heard of some pads charging reserves more vs. lineholders since you'd conceivably be around more when on call and not used. |
Originally Posted by morerightrudder
(Post 1718246)
Most crash pads will have a limit on the number of nights per month. Over the limit, and you pay more.
In 2 of them, there was a situation that freezingflyboy describes, a guy needed a place to stay for a few months. In both cases, the owner just charged him a little more as well as had him take on some collateral duties. Like cleaning up, taking out the trash, etc. |
On the flip side, if you want to spend a little more, you may run into someone who lives in base and is willing to rent you a private room in his house. Or, maybe go in on a 3 bedroom apartment with two other pilots.
Depends on what your appetite for BS is vs. your wallet. |
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