Originally Posted by
mig3
The general rule should be to take the first available start date. Seniority is very important!
B787 bases are PER, MEL, SYD, and BNE. Destinations YVR, LHR, LAX, FCO, DFW. Most patterns 6-9 days.
A330 S/O bases are SYD and BNE. Destinations SIN, MNL, LAX, HNL, DEL, BKK. Usually 3-6 day trips.
B737 F/O SYD or MEL probably available very soon after joining.
The mix of flying for each aircraft type and base is likely to change!
B787 base pay is higher for the first 18 months, then the A330 base pay is higher, with the gap significantly widening the longer one remains as an S/O.
mig3, thanks for the detailed response.
Around how many days off between trips, and standby days is the norm?