At an overnight. I have morning airport reserve all month. Last night I saw a trip open. Nine twenty-five departure, 18 hour overnight, done at 7:25AM. I was the only First Officer available for it. Sure enough I was called [...] Continue Reading…

My daughter should arrive August 11th. Due to complications during the first two attempts at being parents my wife is high risk. She’s had a rough 9 months and is ready to be done. Her Doctor is going to [...] Continue Reading…

Been an interesting month. I am set to fly more in July 2010 than in any of the past 11 months. Right now I am projected to fly 50 hours this month. Of that 50, 9 or so are [...] Continue Reading…

One of the main draws to working or an airline is unlimited travel. Unlimited. All you can fly…as long as you show up to work on time. Since I started working for my airline, my wife and I have REALLY [...] Continue Reading…

It was supposed to be an easy day. Nine AM sign in. 9:30 deadhead. One flight back to base and done. The dead head went fine. Once I walked off the jet bridge the craziness started. The station manager stopped me [...] Continue Reading…

Picked up a 2 day trip on overtime. Looked good when I picked it up. One leg to the overnight then 3 legs the next with the last being a deadhead. Yesterday I got an email telling me I was [...] Continue Reading…