Average drive/commute time..
06-12-2015 | 06:12 AM
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I may be looking at this through rose colored lenses but my current considerations are the following:
Presently I commute (by car) 2 hours a day, 5 days a week. So 40hrs a month.
If I am hired by the regional that I have applied, it will be a 6 hour round trip commute by car. So, basically, I could make that drive 6 times and be in the exact same boat im in now. My understanding of a typical regional airline pilot schedule, I don't think you commute to base 6 times a month, more like 3-4 times per month.
Am I way off base here?
Presently I commute (by car) 2 hours a day, 5 days a week. So 40hrs a month.
If I am hired by the regional that I have applied, it will be a 6 hour round trip commute by car. So, basically, I could make that drive 6 times and be in the exact same boat im in now. My understanding of a typical regional airline pilot schedule, I don't think you commute to base 6 times a month, more like 3-4 times per month.
Am I way off base here?
06-12-2015 | 07:20 AM
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I commuted internationally for years and I can say it depends on your situation, seniority, schedules. My wife went back home (Europe) to help with her mom.
For 4.5 years I would go back and forth between New York and western Europe. It was the lowest stress commute I ever had. Worst part was the bus ride to and from the airport. All the flights to the States left within a 1.5 hours of each other. First class 90% of the time. Missed 3 times in 4.5 years. First day was normally a deadhead or 1 leg to the overnight.
Got onboard aircraft. Eat my breakfast. Sleep for 5 hours. Watch a movie and go to work.
For 4.5 years I would go back and forth between New York and western Europe. It was the lowest stress commute I ever had. Worst part was the bus ride to and from the airport. All the flights to the States left within a 1.5 hours of each other. First class 90% of the time. Missed 3 times in 4.5 years. First day was normally a deadhead or 1 leg to the overnight.
Got onboard aircraft. Eat my breakfast. Sleep for 5 hours. Watch a movie and go to work.
06-12-2015 | 07:38 AM
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10 Minute walk (bus to train also available), 20 minute train ride, 5 minute walk inside airport to KCM. 1-3 minutes to a computer to sign in or 5 minutes to crew room.
I give myself 45minutes to an hour prior to sign in. Used to drive 30 minutes than take 20-30 minute employee bus.
I give myself 45minutes to an hour prior to sign in. Used to drive 30 minutes than take 20-30 minute employee bus.
05-10-2017 | 03:29 PM
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Curious how long of a drive and/or flight you guys do to get to work. I am looking at basically either a 5-7hr commute to work, or a 300mile interstate drive to base. The drive usually takes around 4-5hrs but will gain an hour on the way in. Is that totally unrealistic? I'm not going to move, so that's not an option. I am thinking the drive would be much less stressful than trying to make he commute via jumpseat+car ride. Just wondering what you guys have done, or if this is crazy of me to even consider. Thanks.
05-14-2017 | 05:57 PM
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I may be looking at this through rose colored lenses but my current considerations are the following:
Presently I commute (by car) 2 hours a day, 5 days a week. So 40hrs a month.
If I am hired by the regional that I have applied, it will be a 6 hour round trip commute by car. So, basically, I could make that drive 6 times and be in the exact same boat im in now. My understanding of a typical regional airline pilot schedule, I don't think you commute to base 6 times a month, more like 3-4 times per month.
Am I way off base here?
Presently I commute (by car) 2 hours a day, 5 days a week. So 40hrs a month.
If I am hired by the regional that I have applied, it will be a 6 hour round trip commute by car. So, basically, I could make that drive 6 times and be in the exact same boat im in now. My understanding of a typical regional airline pilot schedule, I don't think you commute to base 6 times a month, more like 3-4 times per month.
Am I way off base here?
Yes. After driving 3hr are you going to be fit for duty for a 12hr day? How about after a 4 day trip you get back late at night, will you be safe to drive home? Sometimes I question if my drive for an hour is safe after a long trip.
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