Do pilots work weekends?

The primary difference is they work over the weekend. Your specific job duties vary, depending on the kind of plane you fly and if you are a commercial or cargo pilot. Weekend pilots work Saturdays and Sundays, but may also have shifts on Fridays or Mondays.

How many days off do pilots get a week?

There isn’t necessarily a set amount of days off a pilot takes a week, but it usually amounts to 2-3 days off weekly.

How long is a pilots holiday?

All airlines (Regionals and Majors) have vacation days for the pilots and it usually starts with 2 weeks after the first year and after a certain period goes up to 4-6 weeks.

What holidays do pilots get off on?

Including Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, and Super Bowl Weekend. Since pilots bid their monthly flying based on seniority, some pilots choose weekends or holidays off, while more junior pilots are forced to fly those days.

How many days a year do airline pilots work?

Airline pilots work every day of the year. Including Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, and Super Bowl Weekend. Since pilots bid their monthly flying based on seniority, some pilots choose weekends or holidays off, while more junior pilots are forced to fly those days.

What is it like to be a pilot in an airline?

The primary consideration for anything in an airline pilot’s life is seniority. A pilot who is at the top of the seniority list can generally get whatever they want in terms of schedule, while a junior pilot will have little ability to gain desireable days off (weekends, holidays, family events, etc).

How often do pilots fly in a row?

Some pilots like to be home every night when possible. So they will bid on schedule that has flight for a few airport comming back home every day. They might fly a few days in a row or once or twice a week. Other prefer long flight like going to Europe or Asia that will keep them away for a few days.