I'm a Regional Captain considering a move to Air Tran vs. UPS. For the money, I know its a no-brainer. I've been trying to gather info on exactly how hard the night flying is. I've seen quotes that it takes 10 years off your life, etc. Do you guys transition back to days on your days off, or try to maintain your night time circadium cycle.
How hard would a commute from Atlanta be?
I'd like to stay in Atlanta so Air Tran is a good option there.
What are my chances with UPS with a rec letter from a managing pilot, with only 400 PIC 121 hours, since they post 1000 as minimum? Do they waiver the hours with a good rec letter?
I have a Masters degree and military helo background prior to civilian.
What are my chances?
Main question I'm trying to get answered is.....Is it really that crappy flying at night, like I hear from some people....the money is great, but is it worth it? Theres tons of UPS/FedEx pilots who obviously think so, I know....just trying to gather some info...
Thanks
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Better a day as a lion than a lifetime as a lamb
How hard would a commute from Atlanta be?
I'd like to stay in Atlanta so Air Tran is a good option there.
What are my chances with UPS with a rec letter from a managing pilot, with only 400 PIC 121 hours, since they post 1000 as minimum? Do they waiver the hours with a good rec letter?
I have a Masters degree and military helo background prior to civilian.
What are my chances?
Main question I'm trying to get answered is.....Is it really that crappy flying at night, like I hear from some people....the money is great, but is it worth it? Theres tons of UPS/FedEx pilots who obviously think so, I know....just trying to gather some info...
Thanks
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Better a day as a lion than a lifetime as a lamb