Mr Bond

What are the major differences between life flying the 747 and the 777?

Any information over the schedule, destinations, pilot group, and overall lifestyle would be appreciated.

May have been asked before, but looking for some recent information.

Thanks!

itsbrokenagain

At the moment and subject to change in the next year the 747 is the busier fleet as there is more 747s than 777. Tthe 74 side does more flying and to a lot more dirrect places. The 777 appears overstaffed at the moment whilst they wait the new deliveries. BUt things are changing ..but changing on both sides. The 747 I think will be the fleet with the most flying and most overtime for the near future with the most varied destinations and a lot of military flying. LIfestyle is the same in both, just you can and will get more hours per month and more OT possibilities on the 747 fleet side. No matter what fleet you fly the roster is the same , the pilot group is the same... although remember here you really bid days at work and days off, not where you are going.. they give trips on the bid lines but its rare to fly them. The only constant is change and by that you could see 3-4 changes per day in the upcoming days schedules.