Good evening!
I have seen the NTR 757/767 adv for DHL Austria and sent in an application(currently skipper on the 737, previous A300 cargo command experience...). Currently flying(and living in) out of VCE. Seing my beloved old A300 in yellow colours always being parked here when taxiing out for 04R.... just to confirm - commuting would be an option because I have absolutely NO intention moving to LEJ? Is it normally ON in blocks? How about STBY? I heard already that jumpseating on the freighters is absolutely no problem and I assume that this A300 here in VCE is coming in from LEJ....
Any insights appreciated, as well about a possible interview process! Thank you!
Generally it is possible to commute from MXP, you should always get 3 days off in a row, it depends a bit on the mood of the scheduler, you might get 5 or even 6 days off every now and then, or then again just 3. Using the jumpseat on the weekend is very very limited, as there are not many flights, so you might need to consider that.
Jesus. Living of a "mood" of a rostering guy is a serious threat. Experiencing this "dream" already here at VCE with that lovely irish outfit, constant 5/4 with 20 sectors in 5 days followed by urgently needed 4 off(2 already needed just to recover at my age, or doing one of the constant e-learnings,etc.). HOPEFULLY is is NOT that bad at DHL Austria??? Getting a tad tired of "moods" of guys/gals sitting in their office 0800-1600 ruining my work live tbh.....
A former collegue of mine joined DHL on the A300 MANY years ago, met him(a very long while ago) in Luton during a layover(different companies) and back than(must have been 2014 or before) and he was on a 7 ON/ 6 OFF roster. Reading your post this option does not exist anymore if 5 or 6 Off is already a present of the gods(or a scheduler)? Thanks!