Bases closed post 1991..... For obvious reasons..
Why do people fly for them.... good question with many answers...
1: No other choice.
2: Need the money....
These are usually the reasons for joining... but then..
1: Home base with 12-14 days flying per month. (for about 500 people)
2: Long layovers.
3: 6 days off in a block per month.
4: 6 confirmed / 1 standby ticket per year.
5: Good place to find a husband
6: Company supplied buckets, 1 for the money, 1 for the other stuff...
With over 400 new hires per year, they dont have any problems finding people!
Mutt