I remember when pilots were away when working and saw their family only on days OFF. My father has been a pilot for 35 years and i saw him 3 days a week max for all my youth. I dont see it as a problem, cause this is one of the things didnt change in aviation. The rest has quite changed!!!
Damianik, not so .....
I have spent nearly all of my 20 years + flying career flying short haul "out and back", and from the same airport too ! The vast majority of that has not involved me overnighting away from base, unless for technical reasons. During that time, I watched my kids grow up from toddlers to young adults who have now left the nest. They used to see me seven days a week. I know, I am one of the lucky ones, but it is possible to be in this business and see your children most of the time. I do feel genuinely sorry for the guys with families who are based away from home due to Ryanair's ridiculous basing policy.
I always smile cynically when I read the Ryanair recruitment propaganda that states "no overnights"
