Originally Posted by
IsDon01
The only requirement is that either Capt or F/O must be on duty with one of the S/Os. Essentially that means the two S/Os sort out between them who’s on duty and who’s resting and the Capt and F/O do the same.
Usually you you get two breaks each. A short and a long. Depending on the sector and whether your body is ready to sleep the first break could either be the short or the long. It’s flexible. Some guys prefer to say just let me sleep for a maximum of five hours. If I can’t sleep I’ll be back after 3. If the guy on duty feels tired then he just calls his mate back earlier.
Usually on the PER-LHR each of you will get a total of 8 hours in the bunk. Manage it well and your quite ok at the other end.
Thanks Don. Great insight into the long haul life