Originally Posted by
SkyGOAT
Hello,
Could an active AB pilot tell me how many days you are at home and how is the work/ life balance.
Is there a bidding system based on seniority?
Do you think the roster will improve next year?
Next summer 22 aircraft will be leased out to Lufthansa group.
Are they short on staff?
I would like to get some information before making any decision.
thanks
The work-life balance is quite good in winter, non-existent in summer.
In summer, we have 20 days in ACMI for the lufthansa group if you have a low seniority. On second thought, even with a decent seniority you will be sent on ACMI for the lufthansa group, but you can choose your layovers. Flights from Riga are mainly used for training or for those at the top of the seniority list.
There is a bidding system, but in summer you will basically have the choice of flying ACMi for Swiss, Lufthansa or Eurowings.
The rosters can only get better next summer. This summer has been hell.
For next summer, we'll probably have a 5on/4off/5on/2off/5on/4off/5on/1off.