Originally Posted by
gordonfvckingramsay
Ummmmm, not quite. From what I’m told the crew are away a LOT, upwards of 10 overnights per month, some as high as 14. Min days off at home, then you’re away again. Worse than long haul lifestyle on worse than short haul conditions. Not very family friendly.
I’ve since been informed this is very Base dependent with NJS. Melbourne getting a lot of overnights and significantly more hours than Brisbane/Canberra. Overnights with QF SH appear to be averaged out across the Bases and they have a better roster bidding system.
NJS are always going to be on worse conditions than QF SH as they are operating a smaller aircraft (although it’s good to see them striving for better!).
If one was to go with QF SH is my roster fixed a week or so out? Ie: can I pick the kids up from school if I’m rostered a 9am sign on/2pm sign off (ignoring potential delays ect) or can things just be changed whenever?