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Old 13th Aug 2010, 00:32
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Here's an answer, based on 35 years as a pilot--you will work, i.e. be gone from home somewhere between 13 and 16 days per month, on average. Some lines you might go for the whole time, some schedules work 3 on, 3 off or some variation on that; but half the month working. Holds true for just about everywhere in aviation--bizjets, military, airline, etc. Owners of airplanes expect them to work and they need pilots to do so, also.

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