Original Message

a little clarification...

airline pilots aren't "lucky" to see 12 days off per month.  Almost every pilot contract sets 12 days off oer month as a minimum.  

as a line holder at 50%, I am able to bid trips that have overnights at my domicile.  Therefore I get to be at home at leaat once per 4 day trip.  Some times I bid international trips with >30 hours at the destination.  on those trips my wife has the ability to ride with so we can tour around together.  

airline schedules can change month to month, especially when you're junior.  But for me that's a plus.  I like to see as much of the world as I can.  Having said that, with seniority comes the opportunity to bid the same trips if a pilot so desires.