I’ve flown regional turboprops , 737s in the sandpit & long haul BA, and have been knackered in all 3 jobs. That said, compared to the others lifestyle at BA is very relaxed and undemanding. As well as (relative) job security, it offers opportunities to travel the globe and see places / do things that I’d never get to on holiday, and being able to fly loved-ones half way round the world in comfy seats is a very nice perk.
However… I am part time (like many colleagues) and lucky to be on a fleet that offers half-decent rosters for junior pilots. There are big variations within BA, and junior on the triple is not a nice place to be. Commuting can also be a challenge, and it’s not much fun hanging around at LHR waiting for a flight home when you’ve been up all night. You don’t mention where your regional J2 base is, but if it’s mostly 2 sector days I can make an educated guess
. If I’m right, it’s also one of the busiest commuting routes in BA…
Personally I love LH, can manage the commute and wouldn’t want to go back to SH ever again, even if it meant being close to home. But as others have said, it’s not for everyone.
Feel free to PM me if you want any more gen.
