I work my 17 days. I've had lines that were 90 hours when they were awarded and by the end of the month they've been cut in half. I can get the days I want using the same plan as Talon but as has been said, the actual flights may be nothing like you bid. Right now sitting 4 days followed by 6 hours of flying and then sitting another 2 days. I plan on guarantee, anything above is extra.