QOL at IAD
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QOL at IAD
Hi all,
Been searching but haven't found anything recent... can anyone comment on QOL as a new hire at the IAD domicile? Mostly curious about typical schedule on different fleets, days on/off, how long to hold a line (NB vs WB). Also I understand that NB CA can be held pretty quickly, but what's the QOL as a junior CA? How long to hold a line in the left seat?
Thanks!
Been searching but haven't found anything recent... can anyone comment on QOL as a new hire at the IAD domicile? Mostly curious about typical schedule on different fleets, days on/off, how long to hold a line (NB vs WB). Also I understand that NB CA can be held pretty quickly, but what's the QOL as a junior CA? How long to hold a line in the left seat?
Thanks!
#2
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Joined APC: Apr 2016
Posts: 376
Hi all,
Been searching but haven't found anything recent... can anyone comment on QOL as a new hire at the IAD domicile? Mostly curious about typical schedule on different fleets, days on/off, how long to hold a line (NB vs WB). Also I understand that NB CA can be held pretty quickly, but what's the QOL as a junior CA? How long to hold a line in the left seat?
Thanks!
Been searching but haven't found anything recent... can anyone comment on QOL as a new hire at the IAD domicile? Mostly curious about typical schedule on different fleets, days on/off, how long to hold a line (NB vs WB). Also I understand that NB CA can be held pretty quickly, but what's the QOL as a junior CA? How long to hold a line in the left seat?
Thanks!
Typical NB line is 4x4Day trips with a mix of day overs and red eyes. Junior line holder 737 is 14263 seniority which is a mid 2022 hire. NB capt line holder is probably a 2014-2015 hire. WB FO line holder is 2018-2019 hire and they get 16-17 days off.
#4
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Joined APC: Feb 2022
Position: 73FO
Posts: 340
Are you commuting or living in domicile? If you're a commuter remember you need to cover IAD, DCA and BWI which can be difficult and expensive if you don't have a car, although it's easier to get around now that the metro expansion to IAD is complete.
#6
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Joined APC: Dec 2008
Position: 320 Captain
Posts: 655
roughly a 70/20/10 % split. But varies month to month.
the Bus also does very few, if any, redeyes back to IAD. (Might get a mid pairing redeye)
#7
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Joined APC: Apr 2016
Posts: 376
If you live in base and can tolerate the global reserve shenanigans - DCA756 is a really good mix of Europe/Domestic flying. Good enough that it takes awhile to get a line and people will be bidding in above you but still better than slogging out 4 day domestics.
#8
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jan 2019
Posts: 63
I will piggy back on this topic. How about a commuter? I am a 777 guy commuting from Florida. Besides small seniority drop and less flight options, IAD is a shorter commute with a much better run operation. I am tired or EWR and constant delays and no gate availability. I am considering the move to IAD.
#10
This right here, I commute to DCA on the 756. Been on reserve. It’s not terrible since I am within driving distance and have family in the area. It’s not a bad gig if you live in base. I just sat 5 days of SC straight without being touched….
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