Great video - thanks for the awesome content as usual. I have 1 question; the 14 on / 14 off (ish?) schedule by far sounds the most appealing to me. As a newly hired pilot with a large cargo carrier, is it likely that you’ll be able to get the schedule format of your choosing? If not, what’s the path look like to getting your preferred schedule? The idea of working 14 days and then having a couple weeks to spend wherever you want in the world sounds like the dream to me. 😊
As with every airline job, the more senior you get, the more control you have over your schedule! With that being said, 14on/14off at my airline is relatively easy to get depending on your airframe:) There’s something for everyone!
On the long haul flights where you fly around the world like say starting out going to Anchorage, does the crew stop off in Anchorage, get a hotel and leave the plane at an Airport for the night fully loaded with cargo,then resume the trip the next day? Or does the crew resume the trip Next day with a completely different plane or cargo load? And just fly it to the next stop? I mean, how does that work? I hope the questions weren't too confusing.
Every destination we fly to, the cargo is offloaded then new cargo is on-loaded. For example, I have a flight from Louisville to anchorage then I layover in ANC for 36hrs. Once I land in ANC, I go to the hotel. Another crew will arrive and fly the new freight to whatever destination. Then so on and so forth.
I'm with you on the block schedule. Think that would be my preference of the schedules you mentioned. Now for those 7 or 14 days on, are you largely on the "back side of the clock" for those days on shift? BTW. I appreciate the info. I'm looking at a career shift back into aviation and am grateful for all the info I can get. Ben
When international, back side clock flying is all relative! I have an EST body clock; Europe keeps me on my ‘normal body clock’ moreso than Asia which is a complete 12hr flip! No matter which airline you fly for, if you do international flying your body clock will be affected.
It depends on domicile. In Miami, it was senior, in Louisville, it’s junior. There’s really something for everybody. Personally, sitting the sort is NOT my jam and I avoid it at all costs lol.
So I thinking about becoming a pilot. Are the cargo pilots usually only at big cities. I’m about an hour from Asheville nc which is a small airport. Just trying to see if there would be opportunities if I decided to become a pilot. Loved your video btw
I have 2 questions is it easier getting into commercial piloting after flying in the military and second question is how much is the pay difference between cargo piloting and commercial piloting
Military pilots are known to be competent bc of our rigorous flight school training and bc of the missions we fly. After serving our country, we have the flight time and requirements to apply to any airline. As for the pay rates, cargo pilots fly widebody aircraft while majority of the pax pilots fly narrowbody aircraft. Widebody aircraft pays more than narrowbody. Can’t quite put a percentage on the difference bc every airline has their own unique pay rates.
I don’t think the details of our pilot pension plan is appropriate for the internet. However, I will say it takes 30yrs to max out and it’s six figures for the rest of your life:)
2:15 “you don’t miss anything” but girl, if you’re working night shift, don’t you gotta sleep during the day??😂 I don’t understand how anyone can work all night and then still have energy to go to birthday parties and such lol
Lol easy: you get home at 7am just in time to see the kids off to school and your spouse off to work…then you sleep! Wake up 8hrs later just in time to welcome them back home! Also, you’re only working 3days a week.
At this level, it’s no longer about accumulating flight hours. As a major airline pilot, the goal is to work less and get paid more lol. I’m averaging just under 400hrs of flight time a year. My passenger buddies are averaging about 800-900hrs a year.
@@CargoBae from your videos you mention you fly 767 internationally? Is that common to only get around 400 actual flying hours per year? Not knowing the industry… that just sounds low?
Yes I’m on the 757/767 fleet and I mostly fly the international routes. I’d say the average major cargo pilot flies 400-500hrs per year. The nature of our widebody flying limits the amount of time we’re flying due to rest rules, time zone changes, circadian rhythms, etc. This is compared to the average passenger flyer in a narrow body aircraft (B737, A320, etc) that flies shorter trips with more frequency, domestically.
Love your channel! Thanks so much for sharing this information and inspiring us future pilots!
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Great video - thanks for the awesome content as usual. I have 1 question; the 14 on / 14 off (ish?) schedule by far sounds the most appealing to me. As a newly hired pilot with a large cargo carrier, is it likely that you’ll be able to get the schedule format of your choosing? If not, what’s the path look like to getting your preferred schedule? The idea of working 14 days and then having a couple weeks to spend wherever you want in the world sounds like the dream to me. 😊
As with every airline job, the more senior you get, the more control you have over your schedule! With that being said, 14on/14off at my airline is relatively easy to get depending on your airframe:) There’s something for everyone!
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On the long haul flights where you fly around the world like say starting out going to Anchorage, does the crew stop off in Anchorage, get a hotel and leave the plane at an Airport for the night fully loaded with cargo,then resume the trip the next day? Or does the crew resume the trip Next day with a completely different plane or cargo load? And just fly it to the next stop? I mean, how does that work? I hope the questions weren't too confusing.
Every destination we fly to, the cargo is offloaded then new cargo is on-loaded. For example, I have a flight from Louisville to anchorage then I layover in ANC for 36hrs. Once I land in ANC, I go to the hotel. Another crew will arrive and fly the new freight to whatever destination. Then so on and so forth.
34 here. Thinking about pursuing a career as a pilot. No clue how this works. Advice would be appreciated.
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I'm with you on the block schedule. Think that would be my preference of the schedules you mentioned. Now for those 7 or 14 days on, are you largely on the "back side of the clock" for those days on shift?
BTW. I appreciate the info. I'm looking at a career shift back into aviation and am grateful for all the info I can get.
Ben
When international, back side clock flying is all relative! I have an EST body clock; Europe keeps me on my ‘normal body clock’ moreso than Asia which is a complete 12hr flip! No matter which airline you fly for, if you do international flying your body clock will be affected.
@@CargoBae very good point. I hadn't considered that. Guess I don't get "out" much. Lol. At least as far as international travel goes.
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@cargobae - Is the nightly sort a senior schedule, or a junior schedule? Does it depend on the domicile?
It depends on domicile. In Miami, it was senior, in Louisville, it’s junior. There’s really something for everybody. Personally, sitting the sort is NOT my jam and I avoid it at all costs lol.
So I thinking about becoming a pilot. Are the cargo pilots usually only at big cities. I’m about an hour from Asheville nc which is a small airport. Just trying to see if there would be opportunities if I decided to become a pilot. Loved your video btw
I’m not sure what you’re asking? Every airline and/or cargo operator has their domiciles. I’m based in KY but I live in NJ and commute to work.
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I have 2 questions is it easier getting into commercial piloting after flying in the military and second question is how much is the pay difference between cargo piloting and commercial piloting
Military pilots are known to be competent bc of our rigorous flight school training and bc of the missions we fly. After serving our country, we have the flight time and requirements to apply to any airline. As for the pay rates, cargo pilots fly widebody aircraft while majority of the pax pilots fly narrowbody aircraft. Widebody aircraft pays more than narrowbody. Can’t quite put a percentage on the difference bc every airline has their own unique pay rates.
@@CargoBae ok thank you for answering my questions
I can't do a full overnight schedule
This lifestyle isn’t for everyone
Can you make a video about your company's UPS pension plan?
I don’t think the details of our pilot pension plan is appropriate for the internet. However, I will say it takes 30yrs to max out and it’s six figures for the rest of your life:)
@@CargoBae how much accrual per year?
She didn't mention UPS but I guess that is where she works and I am surprised they let her do this.
Great video. Info is all we are looking for. Not production quality.
I appreciate that lol
I’d gladly fly to Philippines just to take you out for a dinner 😊
Living the dream as a cargo pilot……….oh the glamour ….!😂
🤣🤣🤣
2:15 “you don’t miss anything” but girl, if you’re working night shift, don’t you gotta sleep during the day??😂 I don’t understand how anyone can work all night and then still have energy to go to birthday parties and such lol
Lol easy: you get home at 7am just in time to see the kids off to school and your spouse off to work…then you sleep! Wake up 8hrs later just in time to welcome them back home! Also, you’re only working 3days a week.
It's a good job but it's not as good as she lets on.
Best ‘job’ in the world! Doesn’t even feel like I’m working. Being a pilot isn’t for everybody tho 🤷🏾♀️
1. Get a better light; 2. Do a horizontal video, not a vertical video.
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Don't watch for video quality, do it for the content
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Which one of those schedules can you accumulate more flight hours?
At this level, it’s no longer about accumulating flight hours. As a major airline pilot, the goal is to work less and get paid more lol. I’m averaging just under 400hrs of flight time a year. My passenger buddies are averaging about 800-900hrs a year.
@@CargoBae from your videos you mention you fly 767 internationally? Is that common to only get around 400 actual flying hours per year? Not knowing the industry… that just sounds low?
Yes I’m on the 757/767 fleet and I mostly fly the international routes. I’d say the average major cargo pilot flies 400-500hrs per year. The nature of our widebody flying limits the amount of time we’re flying due to rest rules, time zone changes, circadian rhythms, etc. This is compared to the average passenger flyer in a narrow body aircraft (B737, A320, etc) that flies shorter trips with more frequency, domestically.