Hi Aussie
Having worked UK Charter for many,many years,one could say that i'm well used to the delights of night flying.The main downfall with the night flying in Emirates,however, is the START time.Going to work at 7 in the evening and returning back around 5 or 6 is tiring enough,especially if you have to repeat it the following night,but to be picked up and taken to work at 1 or 2am is far worse.Pre duty rest is often difficult to achieve(have you tried going to bed around 6 in evening with wife and kids about),phone usually rings around 8ish followed by bin collection around 10....yes,i kid you not! These start times fall into the "too late for a night flight / too early for an early morning" category.Still,at least you can bid for some short day returns to break it up(an opportunity many pilots with other Airlines can't do flying longhaul) and we do have many departures at more sensible times throughout the day.If you like spending time hanging upside down in dark places and detest Garlic infused food.........we'd be glad to welcome you aboard !Sunglasses not required,night vision goggles optional!
