Lots of pilots have second jobs. Some even have third jobs. I know a few pilots who wait tables and tend bar on off/reserve days. I fly with more than a few Captains that have another business totally unrelated to aviation. Having another source of income not only helps the pocket book…but is also a [...]

Each month around the 20th I bid for the next month schedule. Since I am the most junior pilot in my status…it’s more of a formality as I normally get what’s left over. This month I got the airport standby line I wanted. The afternoon airport standby line this month has partial weekends off (Thursday [...]