Hubby's schedule? - Page 2

Chi829 · 06-10-2007, 09:43 PM

Amanda,,, with Nick flying three on 4 off,, wouldn't that give him more like 16 days off a month?

Amanda · 06-10-2007, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Chi829

Amanda,,, with Nick flying three on 4 off,, wouldn't that give him more like 16 days off a month?

Hmmm Jo... your math skills are better than mine! I could have sworn he told me 12... I think it is more like 12 but the way he's been schedule by CAL he is released sometimes after coming back from trips since he has the next day off and there aren't any 1 day trips scheduled for him? I don't even know if that just made sense. I need to go to sleep.

What I can say is that I haven't seen this much of Nick in 3 years! Seriously! All of the gals with boyfriends or husbands with crappy schedules - it DOES get better!

Chi829 · 06-11-2007, 10:08 AM

I guess I've just been a little discouraged for a couple of months cause Bill has been doing nothing but 4 days! I know it's getting better,,, but honestly,, he will probably upgrade before he gets 3 on 4 off! haha! Just my luck,, then back on reserve uhhhhh!!

mcmuffinpilot · 06-11-2007, 10:46 AM

My DH hasn't started a route yet with XJ , but was told by his other fellow pilots that he will have 12 days off a month...I think that sounds good to me ! I really have no clue what is to come after his training, but I know I'll be strong and get through this. ! He's so calm about it all though, its like he doesn't realize that 45 days away in training is a BIG DEAL ! He leaves in 2 weeks and my stress is building a bit ..can you tell??

POPPY · 06-11-2007, 10:48 AM

My DH has been working for CAL for about a year and a half on the 75/76 doing overseas stuff. His schedule is okay. He holds about 14 days off and most of the time is 3 on 4 off. The commute is is what is killing us right now. Commuting from DFW to EWR is more difficult than we expected, so that is cutting into some of his days off. He is finally getting some more consistancy in his schedule, still no weekends off, but luckily I am a teacher so weekends are not big deal in the summer! Our schedule works for our marriage. I find when he has more than 5 or 6 days off, I begin to get a little cranky. I am a big fan of the 3 on 4 off schedule!

Brenda · 06-11-2007, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Chi829

I guess I've just been a little discouraged for a couple of months cause Bill has been doing nothing but 4 days! I know it's getting better,,, but honestly,, he will probably upgrade before he gets 3 on 4 off! haha! Just my luck,, then back on reserve uhhhhh!!

Jo, does Bill commute?
Eric does, and for us, him flying usually 4 on is better than having to commute 4 times instead of 3. We will try it (3 on) though when he changes to ATL next month. But he does ALWAYS have a guarantee of at least 12 days off, usually 14-16 on a good month. Ahh, I remember being in MCO, 18 days off a month! That was the life!

rgphib · 06-11-2007, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Brenda

Jo, does Bill commute?
Eric does, and for us, him flying usually 4 on is better than having to commute 4 times instead of 3. We will try it (3 on) though when he changes to ATL next month. But he does ALWAYS have a guarantee of at least 12 days off, usually 14-16 on a good month. Ahh, I remember being in MCO, 18 days off a month! That was the life!

I was going to say the same thing Brenda. DH commutes, so it makes more sense for him to do 4days on. Plus, there really isn't a lot of trips that are entirely 3days.....and with commutability that is pretty much a zero chance. For DH if he is gone, he would rather be gone for the 4days at a time since he HATES commuting. But he also refuses to move for his company so commuting it is for the time being!

Chi829 · 06-11-2007, 09:38 PM

Actually, Bill does commute, but the commute from panama city, to Atlanta is pretty nice,,,, its an hour flight (if that) and he always gets the jumpseat. So, it's a pretty easy commute for him. I think it would still be sooo much nicer for him to have the three on 4 off.......

roz · 06-11-2007, 11:06 PM

DH is bidding #8 right now, so he gets what he wants. The problem is that he wants to dive when he's home. So I still never see him until he comes home with the lobsters or, if it's a deep dive, the scallops! The only reason I got to see him yesterday was because the dive boat cancelled due to weather (they go way out into the Atlantic so you have to have nice weather).

christykay · 06-12-2007, 07:25 AM

#8, oh the thought of that puts a smile on my face

. As much as I don't want to wish all that time inbetween away to get to #8 it still would be a welcome change.

Bonus points to your husband for bringing home a yumm-o dinner and peace offering!

06-10-2007, 09:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
Chi829 Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 1,444 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Hubby's schedule? Amanda,,, with Nick flying three on 4 off,, wouldn't that give him more like 16 days off a month? __________________ Jo Happily Mrs. Adams and Mommy to Liam www.joandbillsblog.blogspot.com

06-11-2007, 10:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
Chi829 Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 1,444 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Hubby's schedule? I guess I've just been a little discouraged for a couple of months cause Bill has been doing nothing but 4 days! I know it's getting better,,, but honestly,, he will probably upgrade before he gets 3 on 4 off! haha! Just my luck,, then back on reserve uhhhhh!! __________________ Jo Happily Mrs. Adams and Mommy to Liam www.joandbillsblog.blogspot.com

06-11-2007, 10:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
mcmuffinpilot Jetgirls Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ USA Posts: 480 Recipes: Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Hubby's schedule? My DH hasn't started a route yet with XJ , but was told by his other fellow pilots that he will have 12 days off a month...I think that sounds good to me ! I really have no clue what is to come after his training, but I know I'll be strong and get through this. ! He's so calm about it all though, its like he doesn't realize that 45 days away in training is a BIG DEAL ! He leaves in 2 weeks and my stress is building a bit ..can you tell?? __________________ www.mcneilladventures.blogspot.com Thank you , McMuffinPilot

06-11-2007, 10:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
POPPY Jetgirls Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Texas (Dallas Area) Posts: 85 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hubby's schedule? My DH has been working for CAL for about a year and a half on the 75/76 doing overseas stuff. His schedule is okay. He holds about 14 days off and most of the time is 3 on 4 off. The commute is is what is killing us right now. Commuting from DFW to EWR is more difficult than we expected, so that is cutting into some of his days off. He is finally getting some more consistancy in his schedule, still no weekends off, but luckily I am a teacher so weekends are not big deal in the summer! Our schedule works for our marriage. I find when he has more than 5 or 6 days off, I begin to get a little cranky. I am a big fan of the 3 on 4 off schedule! __________________ Staci

06-11-2007, 09:38 PM	#18 (permalink)
Chi829 Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 1,444 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Hubby's schedule? Actually, Bill does commute, but the commute from panama city, to Atlanta is pretty nice,,,, its an hour flight (if that) and he always gets the jumpseat. So, it's a pretty easy commute for him. I think it would still be sooo much nicer for him to have the three on 4 off....... __________________ Jo Happily Mrs. Adams and Mommy to Liam www.joandbillsblog.blogspot.com

06-11-2007, 11:06 PM	#19 (permalink)
roz Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philly Posts: 2,312 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Hubby's schedule? DH is bidding #8 right now, so he gets what he wants. The problem is that he wants to dive when he's home. So I still never see him until he comes home with the lobsters or, if it's a deep dive, the scallops! The only reason I got to see him yesterday was because the dive boat cancelled due to weather (they go way out into the Atlantic so you have to have nice weather).

06-12-2007, 07:25 AM	#20 (permalink)
christykay Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S. Carolina y'all Posts: 805 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Hubby's schedule? #8, oh the thought of that puts a smile on my face . As much as I don't want to wish all that time inbetween away to get to #8 it still would be a welcome change. Bonus points to your husband for bringing home a yumm-o dinner and peace offering!

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