I hate flying freight
Thats funny because I hate flying pax.
I used to love flying pax - then i came to CX.
I hate the canned discussion at dispatch where we list the obvious and justify it in an attempt to justify ourselves.
I hate the fake shakey hand game with the girls.
I hate the "Hi, I'm XXX" on the bus, when you know the majority will give you a stiff ignoring for the rest of the flight (and the bus ride to the hotel). (and the rest of the layover come to think of it).
I hate not being able to get a tea because at the TOC becuase the girls are "too busy" - really?
I hate some of the attitudes on the flt deck from people who just love walking down the aisle with gold on their shoulders or telling people at the golf club that they are " a senior capt at cx etc etc".
I hate the nights of RQ.
I hate it when i get a sector that i am behind the curve due extensive RQ for the rest of the month.
I would love the extra pay and the days off that the pax used to get when doing W patterns.
I love the freighter because:
You generally make a fuel decision and no-one argues the toss.
Most guys all know each other and you don't have to adapt the operation to suit the particular capt (or a lot less so).
You go when you are ready and not before
You never worry about being late - and if you are you add 5t to catch a flight.
You ignore all roster changes slipped under the door unless they suit.
You ignore all red lights when in your room.
You can go sick knowing some old A scaler is on res ready to experience the freighter.
There are young Capts who split rest fairly and sensibly and are fun to fly with.
You get a brew as you like and when you like - if not you tell whoever made it that they are a xxxx and go make another.
You can be off the aircraft in seconds from the door open.
You dont have to sell your soul in HK.
Roster could be better and no matter how much, the pay could be better but..