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I'd say on average you will work 1-2 days more per month to make the same pay compared to the previous rules...or take the pay hit to keep the same amount of days off.
I'd say it hurt the pairings and most operators making the flying much less efficient.
Not saying I agree with the FAAs decision, just pointing out what has happened to schedules and those impacted by 117.
I have been asking. My friends at Delta, United and SWA are either positive or neutral, in other words, changes are so small they're barely noticeable.Originally Posted by Firsttimeflyer
Bad and good. Next time you cargo guys jumpseat on a pax 121 carrier, ask them about the impact to their schedules and QOL thanks to 117.I'd say on average you will work 1-2 days more per month to make the same pay compared to the previous rules...or take the pay hit to keep the same amount of days off.
I'd say it hurt the pairings and most operators making the flying much less efficient.
Not saying I agree with the FAAs decision, just pointing out what has happened to schedules and those impacted by 117.
A pilot's quality of life is directly proportional to the number of pilots behind him/her on the seniority list. Part 117 has forced airlines to hire in record numbers. At one of the WAI job seminars a United recruiter said at least 10% of hiring is due to the new rest rules. Those rules are much more restrictive for night flying. If United, an airline which flies primarily during the day (starting trips, domicile time) imagine how many pilots fedex and ups would have to hire.
Common Sense 101 - if fedex and ups management spends millions and millions of dollars fighting a new regulation you know that regulation must be beneficial to pilots.