Question for when companies start hiring...
06-08-2009, 09:31 AM
#11
First Rule of Fight Club
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I would live in-base and I'm fully aware that life sucks as a new-hire. I'm hoping that I can at least be one of the first in the door at the beginning of the next hiring spree. I figured I'd have to tell her there's no compromise, at least at an airline. Just wanted to verify.
Over three years, I have had to change bases 3 times.
Good advice from old timers is "Never move to a location just cause you are based there."
06-08-2009, 09:33 AM
#12
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2006
Position: XJT CA
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In the words of Hans and Franz (if people still remember them), "Hear me now, listen to me later!" Seriously, if she's worth keeping, she may get ****ed off, frustrated, lonely, etc, but she will do her best to keep it out of your head. The last thing you need is "home issues" replaying in your mind when you're getting into the sim at 3 AM.
This holds true for your probationary period, not just training. I've seen several probies get the ax for attendance issues.
I'm a big fan of living where you want to and working where you have to but living in base while on reserve and/or your 1st year will make life much easier.
This holds true for your probationary period, not just training. I've seen several probies get the ax for attendance issues.
I'm a big fan of living where you want to and working where you have to but living in base while on reserve and/or your 1st year will make life much easier.
06-08-2009, 09:34 AM
#13
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Want to work for 'regional' airline and your girlfriend doesn't want you gone half the month?
This kid heard that one too!
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This kid heard that one too!
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06-08-2009, 09:35 AM
#14
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Thanks for the info, I had a feeling the 1- and 2-days would go senior. I'll relay all this to her and I guess we'll see what happens. Maybe I'll just keep working up the ranks at UND, though I'd rather fly something with more than 4 seats.
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06-08-2009, 09:43 AM
#16
Da Hudge
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Hi, I am flight instructing right now, waiting to pounce on an opening and was wondering what I could expect as far as schedules. I know this is like asking how much a private pilot ticket costs, but even a ridiculously rough estimate is fine. I know some companies have 1- and 2-day trips and I was wondering how common those are and how much I could rely on those trips either as a junior or senior FO. Is it feasible to have a 2-day and a 3-day in a 2-week period, and if so, would that sacrifice my ability to pay the bills? I probably would not commute.
Basically my girlfriend does not like the idea of me being away from home for half the month.
Thanks!
Basically my girlfriend does not like the idea of me being away from home for half the month.
Thanks!
That schedule is totally unreasonable for a junior (as well as mid-level FO), I'll tell you that much. Try 10-11 days off total a month...totally uncommutable and inefficient trips while sitting short call reserve. You'll be away about twice as much as you're going to be gone!
The girl had better accept that, or it's time to find a new one. It definitely takes a special kind of girl to be able to deal with this lifestyle. It gets better over time, but you're looking at least a while on a crappy schedule.
06-08-2009, 09:46 AM
#17
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Alright, I know we've been all doom and gloom so far, so I'll give you this bit of slightly uplifting advice. Its actually the whole reason I LOVED being an airline pilot.
Although you're going to be gone gone for 4 days, you're going to be 100% home for 3. When you're home, you're really home. Not 9-5, not bring a little bit of work home for when the kids go to bed, you are HOME. This may or may not bring her some piece of mind.
Although you're going to be gone gone for 4 days, you're going to be 100% home for 3. When you're home, you're really home. Not 9-5, not bring a little bit of work home for when the kids go to bed, you are HOME. This may or may not bring her some piece of mind.
06-08-2009, 09:46 AM
#19
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Girlfriend? If you working for a commuter, you can't afford a girlfriend, just a subscription to Penthouse.
Seriously though, if she doesn't like you being gone for long periods of time, it's going to be a very very large problem for your relationship.
Seriously though, if she doesn't like you being gone for long periods of time, it's going to be a very very large problem for your relationship.
06-08-2009, 09:47 AM
#20
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Alright, I know we've been all doom and gloom so far, so I'll give you this bit of slightly uplifting advice. Its actually the whole reason I LOVED being an airline pilot.
Although you're going to be gone gone for 4 days, you're going to be 100% home for 3. When you're home, you're really home. Not 9-5, not bring a little bit of work home for when the kids go to bed, you are HOME. This may or may not bring her some piece of mind.
Although you're going to be gone gone for 4 days, you're going to be 100% home for 3. When you're home, you're really home. Not 9-5, not bring a little bit of work home for when the kids go to bed, you are HOME. This may or may not bring her some piece of mind.
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