Originally Posted by
Tuner 2
Is this a reference to my question?
So on the 787 doing PER/LHR returns at a about 35 stick hours per pattern and 155 planning divisor, I wouldn't be working 18-23 days per 56 depending on whether they are 4 or 5 day trips? Obviously some of those days will be part-days depending on arrival and departure times.
Not asking about "what ifs" re night credits or O/T. Just trying to make an educated choice about days a work per BP.
Thanks in advance.
Two points I would make . One the 155 planning divisor is the companies for planning the numbers of pilots they should have. The divisor can actually be up to 180 stick hours which is a huge increase over what we currently fly with night credits. Secondly, when comparing hourly rates remember that the 787 is over 100,000 kgs lighter than the 747 and carries about 135 less paxs therefore IMO the hourly rate achieved was very good even allowing for no overtime or night credits.