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las_flyer · July 12th, 2005, 12:21

ND,

Commuting is obviously not the ideal situation, especially if you're starting a family. However, it is a nice option to have in our profession. Some of us are forced to commute while for others it is a personal choice. I figure even with commuting, I'm home more than the average 9-5 M-F dad who lives in a suburb and has anywhere from a 2-4 hour commute round trip into the city each day. Most dads leave the house before the kids get up and don't get home in time to tuck the kids in bed. I'm gone 3-5 days a week and home from 3-5 days a week. I've been commuting 3 of my 6 years with Delta and it now consists of a LAS-ATL 3.5 hour 1 way...so I'll say 8 hours a week to include getting to and from the airport. I do this 3-4 times a month so my commute time each month is 32 hours on the high side. With a 2 hour driving commute 9-5 dad's monthly total is 40 hours.

I commute not because I enjoy it, but because myself and hundreds of other DL pilots don't care for ATL (to put it mildly...right Doug?) and/or we have roots in our communities. Fortunately for me I'll be based in LAX starting next month so that will reduce my commute time by more than half.

Another thing you may want to consider is commuting to reserve...not fun. I've been doing it since Oct because (I'm junior in equipment) we have a 12 hour leash with an occasional 2 hour leash.

Anyway, I hope this info helps you out. Good luck with your decision.

July 12th, 2005, 12:21	#9
las_flyer Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: KLA$ Posts: 7	Re: Commuting ND, Commuting is obviously not the ideal situation, especially if you're starting a family. However, it is a nice option to have in our profession. Some of us are forced to commute while for others it is a personal choice. I figure even with commuting, I'm home more than the average 9-5 M-F dad who lives in a suburb and has anywhere from a 2-4 hour commute round trip into the city each day. Most dads leave the house before the kids get up and don't get home in time to tuck the kids in bed. I'm gone 3-5 days a week and home from 3-5 days a week. I've been commuting 3 of my 6 years with Delta and it now consists of a LAS-ATL 3.5 hour 1 way...so I'll say 8 hours a week to include getting to and from the airport. I do this 3-4 times a month so my commute time each month is 32 hours on the high side. With a 2 hour driving commute 9-5 dad's monthly total is 40 hours. I commute not because I enjoy it, but because myself and hundreds of other DL pilots don't care for ATL (to put it mildly...right Doug?) and/or we have roots in our communities. Fortunately for me I'll be based in LAX starting next month so that will reduce my commute time by more than half. Another thing you may want to consider is commuting to reserve...not fun. I've been doing it since Oct because (I'm junior in equipment) we have a 12 hour leash with an occasional 2 hour leash. Anyway, I hope this info helps you out. Good luck with your decision.