Do pilots get to see their families?

Family members may fly free when space is available or at discounted rates. Flying stand-by is a common benefit, but it can be challenging when there is a group. Some airlines provide “buddy passes” to pilots to share with friends and families.

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How often do pilots get to see their families?

Airline pilots can be home every night or could be away from their families for weeks at a time. It depends of the company they work for or the aircraft or routes they fly. Most quality of life issues that affect how much time a pilot can spent with his family is determined by a seniority based system.

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Do pilots spend time with their family?

In terms of actual days, some publications say most short-haul pilots will either travel home every day if possible or work for five days and then spend three or four days at home. Long-haul pilots are said to spend more time away from home, although they do get 10 to 15 days off per month to see their families.

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Do pilots come home every night?

Do pilots go home every night? Flight instructors and pilots who fly short-haul domestic flights are able to be home every night more or less; however, airline pilots who fly longer routes are unable to go home every night and can be away from home for up to two weeks at a time.

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Can pilots bring their family in the cockpit?

Yes. At any time during flight and on the ground. Here's why a passenger may be admitted to the cockpit at any time during any flight operation in direct contravention of all regulations. 91.3 Responsibility and authority of the pilot in command.

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Can pilots take their wife on a flight?

Yes, the airlines know they have married couples in their cockpits and they're okay with it. I'm sure there are a handful flying together at each of the majors. No one else wastes time thinking about it. There is no glass ceiling; pilot pay is transparent and based solely on seniority.

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Do friends of pilots get free flights?

Yes, as a perk of the job most pilots have access to heavily discounted or even free flights. It varies between airlines and across countries but it is generally accepted that pilots and their friends or family get access to cheap flight tickets.

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How long are pilots away from family?

The amount of time spent away from home depends on a crew member's seniority, preferences, and aircraft. The most labor-intensive schedule might place a pilot out of base for 12-15 nights in a month. An entire month's schedule for a "line holder" commonly includes four 4-day trips.

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Do pilots sleep on 15 hour flights?

With 14- to 18-hour flights no longer unusual, pilots and cabin crew have legally mandated rest times —and airlines also realise that a rested, refreshed crew member is a happy crew member.

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Do pilots ever sleep on long flights?

Aviation regulators set the total hours pilots fly and how much sleep they must get between flights. During ultra-long-haul flights, pilots sleep in special cabins, which passengers can't access.

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What is the divorce rate for pilots?

Pilots have a divorce rate of 30.5%, according to a study conducted on various professions. This statistic is a telling indication of the unique challenges that pilots face in their marriages.

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Is dating a pilot hard?

Not trying to dissuade you, but dating a pilot can be hard since they are often away and can't be contacted easily. You have to be ready to deal with being alone much of the time. If you want to have a weekend getaway, it may not always be possible.

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Do pilots pay for their own hotel?

The airline handles and pays for accommodations for crewmembers when they are on a trip. Generally, if pilots need to travel and stay away from home when they are not on a trip, they are responsible for their own accommodations.

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Is it hard for pilots to have a family?

Once out of training and working for an airline I say you can have a family and be an airline pilot without worry. Being away from home and living on the road is tough with or without kids. A supportive co-parent will be the key to making the career work for your family!

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Do pilots get weekends off?

This is to keep their life as 'normal' as possible and to help fit into the social conduct of the modern world of Monday-Friday working. However, every pilot within an airline can't be able to have every weekend off work, which means as a pilot, it's common to work over the weekend when flights are notoriously busy.

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Do pilots get paid while sleeping?

Per diem is generally paid continuously for every hour you are away from base, even while you are sleeping! It generally starts around $1.70/hour and goes up based on company and domestic/international rates.

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Do pilots eat in the cockpit?

Yes, pilots can and do eat in the cockpit during a flight, however, pilots in the cockpit do not eat at the same time and take it in turns to enjoy their food whilst the others are in control of the plane.

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What is the longest a pilot can fly?

(1) 500 hours in any calendar quarter; (2) 800 hours in any two consecutive calendar quarters; (3) 1,400 hours in any calendar year.

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What age do most airline pilots retire?

As part of its process to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration this year, Congress is considering legislation that would push back the mandatory retirement age for America's commercial pilots, from 65 to 67.

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What is the average life span of pilots?

In this interval, the pilot data show an 18.6 percent deviation from the general rate. From these data, we can con- clude that the average age at death of pilots is about 61. The average age at death of the gen- eral male population in the 50-74 age group is approximately 63.

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What age do pilots stop working?

In the U.S., there are no FAA age limits for pilots except for commercial airline pilots employed by airlines certificated under 14 CFR Part 121. These airlines cannot employ pilots after they reach the age of 65. However, these pilots may stay on with a Part 121 carrier in some other role, such as flight engineer.

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Can pilots have tattoos?

Most airlines have a similar policy when it comes to tattoos. They allow pilot tattoos as long as they are not visible while on duty and do not contain any offensive content. This means that any tattoos on the hands, neck, or face must be covered up while on duty.

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Do pilots carry guns?

Yes, some airline pilots do carry guns in the cockpit but carry a gun lawfully they must belong to a special program called the Federal Flight Deck Officers (FFDOs). This program requires special training and pilots who enroll have strict limitations on when they can use the firearm.

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Can pilots choose who they fly with?

Bidding is accomplished in two ways; line bidding or preferential bidding. Line bidding occurs when the airline creates a number of pre-made schedules, or lines, for the entire upcoming month. Pilots simply choose a schedule that best fits their and their families' needs.

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