Originally Posted by Blackwing

2-4 day trips all look remarkably similar. 4 legs per day is typical, though anywhere from 2-4 are possible (the ERJ doesn't generally see the 5-6 leg days that the CRJ 200s sometimes see). Locals (1-day trips) tend to be a couple of out-and-backs ("turns" in the vernacular), multi-day trips tend to flow through other domiciles, not returning to home base til the last day. Lastly, are "Continuous Duty Overnights", aka "standups", which are the last flight out to an outstation and the first flight back in the morning. Not long enough on the ground to constitute a legal rest period, so you're considered on duty the entire time. These tend to go either very junior or very senior, depending on domicile. Whether certain types of pairings go junior or senior largely depends on the percentage of commuters in a given domicile; commuters generally prefer 3-4 day trips, people who live in base tend to prefer locals, standups or 2-3 day trips.

As a junior lineholder, you'll get the scraps, the pairings people don't want--usually for reasons like long duty days, long sits between legs (particularly at outstations), inefficient/low-paying pairings, or uncommutable report/release times. A junior line usually includes 4-6 days on, 1-4 days off, with a total of generally 12-16 days off per month, depending on seniority and bidding preference.

Opinions on favorite layovers are as varied as our crews. Generally has to do with quality & amenities of the hotel, the distance to the hotel from the airport, the quality of the breakfast, proximity to restaurants/recreation, etc. I'm based out west, where the perennial favorites include SBP, SBA, PHX (in winter), PSP (in winter), BUR, LGB, SNA, SAN, YVR, JAC. My personal favorites back east have included SAT, ORD, DFW, AUS, MEM, YYZ.

Originally Posted by stang

What hotel is used for the ERJ training in DEN? I did a quick search and did not see name of hotel mentioned. It's now single occupancy as confirmed by recruiter, which hopefully they keep doing long term.

Originally Posted by Hawker445

Staybridge suites, on Tower road. It's about a 5 minute walk to flight safety.

Originally Posted by CRJJ

737 is pretty uncomfortable but calling Southwest a consolation prize.....damn!.

Originally Posted by shrsailplanes

Wide bodies, eh? Atlas is hiring, domino. You’ll get to fly the queen of the skies: The mighty 747. Let me know how I can help you get there.

Originally Posted by desertfly3r

Might be a dumb question, but would a second year cadet start at second year FO pay once they are on the line?

Originally Posted by R0GER BALL

No. You're never been on property with pay & benefits.
The cadet program is great. You'll have benefits. Its not like that thou.