How long do pilots stay in a destination?

Long-haul pilots will fly one leg to another country, layover for a day or more, and fly back. Most pilots will work for four days and then have three days off.

How long are long haul pilots away from home?

A long haul flight is one that has more than 6 hours of flight time. Long haul pilots fly long distances and thus often spend a considerable time away from home as trips can last anywhere from a few days to over a week. However, to compensate that, long haul pilots usually get more days off than short-haul pilots.

How long do long haul pilots work?

Long-haul Pilots will operate flight times of six hours plus and will only fly to one destination, albeit there may be stops on the route. Of course, each type of flying will have an impact on your work-life balance.

Do long haul pilots get paid more?

Speaking of getting paid, we mentioned earlier that long haul pilots generally make more than short haul pilots. According to some data, long haul captains can possibly make within a range from $124,000 to $250,000, while long haul first officers (co-pilots) make a range of $94,000 to $187,000.

Are long haul pilots paid more?

Typically you will be paid more long haul as you require more experience and operate larger aircraft with a responsibility for more passengers. You will also fly for the bigger, national flag carriers. Some struggle with jet lag on long haul operations and the nights out of bed flying.

Why are pilots overpaid?

Most of the time, airline pilots are overpaid because the airplane does so much of the work for them. The plan the trip, fuel requirements, weight and balance on computers which spit out the numbers.

How long do pilots take breaks on long flights?

(The length of the breaks is also highly variable as it is dictated by a complex set of rules and regulations based on the pilot’s individual work day.) For long flights—think 12 or more hours—there are one or two reliever pilots onboard, in addition to the two who managed the takeoff and will manage the landing.

How many takeoff and landing days does a pilot have to do?

This decision will first of all be based on currency and by that I mean every pilot has to do one takeoff and landing in a month (in my company it is 35 days). Due to annual leave, sickness or other reasons it could be that a pilot needs to do the flight to maintain his/her currency.

How do pilots sleep on long flights?

For long flights—think 12 or more hours—there are one or two reliever pilots onboard, in addition to the two who managed the takeoff and will manage the landing. This allows the captain time to crawl into the bunk space just behind the cockpit to sleep, read, or just relax.

Do pilots go to the lavatory on long flights?

A: Pilots have rest periods during long flights. There are always two pilots on duty. If a pilot that is on duty needs to use the lavatory, there are procedures to bring another pilot or a flight attendant into the flight deck to guard the door while the pilot is in the lavatory.