Hey Goblin
Think about what's the point I'm trying to make? Are you suggesting that an office person has it better?
Anyway you're counting sleep in calculations?
If you at it you have more time at home than an office person..
What happens if the crew actually enjoy the locations that they are in? The break and lifestyle of flying? Fly with their friends?
Any time you are not at home, i.e AWAY! You are working.
I'll spell it out for you just so you are aware.
A Pilot away for 100 days a year = 2400 hours that they are not with their family.
A 9-5 manager is home every night, and therefore is never away.
A 9-5 manager has weekends off, public holidays, christmas etc.
Pilots do not.
Pilots work shifts, nights, ever changing rosters. They have to bid for leave which is awarded on seniority, and generally miss most of the families important events - which mostly leads to divorce.
Traditionally - we were well remunerated for this.
If the 9-5 managers get their way, we will be paid less than a bus driver.