Originally Posted by
Galaxy32
Any one have info regarding the rumored new roster system? And if new joiners just get all night flights. Thanks
Not to be harsh but it is fair that senior crew gets first pick and then inherrently pick the nicer daytime options. The current system is flawed and just not awarding seniority. Note that there is also no financial reward for your seniority. Having said that I see relatively senior crew pick nights to avoid DXB traffix or get more days off. So one might be lucky.
In short, yes, junior crew will get more nights. But not all nights. Wheter it's the old (current) rostering system or the new one. It's a 24/7 operation with a 60/40% day/night ratio. The new guys/girls I fly with all sing a similar song; the first year is a write off financially and roster wise. After the first year however it starts to noticeably improve.
Currently FO's in general seem to do a lot of swapping as they fly less than Captains and they get more days off too, allowing them to swap. So you might have some more control over which flights you do after you've been allocated a block of deep nights.