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With a "big" contractor, and it was bad cause the schedule, then they wernt a "big" contractor.....operations like that keep their guys happy and have enough guys to handle a rotating schedule. Been doing this for 48 years thru numerous operators, and the small mom and pops usually have worse schedules. Utility is dependent on demand. Sometimes a big jobs going on and you have to get it while it's good, it's not the lifestyle for everyone, but they flying has always been challenging, different every single day, and rewarding. Some jobs you can go from simple HEC, to pulling wire, to platform / skid work, to center phase needle. Breaking out all the tools for 1 job. Keeps it interesting. Usually just pilot and mechanic crew, so very little drama, and the maintence is only as good as you make it. If you don't know what you're looking for then you can't tell the wrench what's wrong. It's a team effort, so if you have complaints about maintenance, then you're part of the issue.