Someone asked if this is common. Yes, days 1-8 as depicted in my roster is a common block. You will do a week like this almost every month. You will do the legal seven days, often followed by a single day off, then another five day block, which could be more of the same, or better.
Count von A, on paper we get 6 weeks leave/yr, but all A320 pilots had one week canceled for this leave period (Oct-Mar). The B777 pilots had two weeks canceled.
Pay is based on block hours as mentioned, so the sitting around for three hours 2-5am somewhere in the Gulf is free of charge.
No foreplay in this roster, although admittedly three European layovers is unusual. Replace Europe with Africa or South Asia, the impact on your health will be the same.
I have three years as Captain with QR on A320, hoping for a fleet change. Will work for sleep.
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