7 on 7 off vs. pref. bidding

[RideandDrive]

I used to do 16 day trips with Polar so the 7 isn't a big deal for me.

I will say, however, it seems the Netjets guys work harder during those 7 days.

Ask some of the Focus or Atlas guys about long trips....

 

[Humphreybogart]

I know my schedule for the next five years ... love it .. 7/7 at NJA.

I guess you have no incentive at NJ if you know your schedule for the next 5 years? Must suck having to fly the same aicraft with the same schedule. At CS, we get to change aircraft and get new type ratings when we desire. I guess it's just another plus to work at CitationShares.

 

[CA1900]

You can change aircraft any time you desire? No equipment locks at all? That must get awfully expensive for CitationShares.

 

[WrknStff]

I don't think the seven days away is that bad if you know how to work it. It's more than made up for with a week at home. Just about every hotel you'll be put up in has high speed internet so it's real easy to chat and use webcams to stay in touch with kids and spouses. I would never go back to the 121 style schedule if I had a choice, this is just too nice.

 

[Quillpig]

You can change aircraft any time you desire? No equipment locks at all? That must get awfully expensive for CitationShares.

With such a limited fleet, it really isn't that bad for the company. "Oh, you want to go back to the Bravo? No problem, I'm sure somebody is ready to switch back to the Excel."