Also if you don't get leave over Xmas then there's a good chance you'll be working it this year.
Not if the recruitment continues at the current rate.... I think there were only about 30 Xmas trips on the Airbus (P2) last year. Bound to be that many junior to you by Xmas 06 I reckon.
I joined on the 777 a year ago and could have had xmas off this year if I had wanted. (Through bidding).
Leave and DFW - Hand Solo is incorrect I'm afraid, you come in with zero points; but I havent had too much of a problem getting something useful.
According to a Senior Manager, the Airbus Pilots average about 730 hours a year. Gives you an indication of the amount of work compared to EZY, however, you do have the trials of LHR to contend with !!!
Finally ... congratulations!