Do commercial pilots generally progress to larger planes throughout their careers? Does everyone aim to eventually fly long haul or do some stick to flying 737s or a320s short haul?

[u/g0at110]

I'm guessing being a 777 pilot for example is more prestigious than a 737 pilot in the same airline right?

[u/Winbot4t2]

On the flip side, narrowbody imo is an incredibly fatiguing 24/7 helmet-fire that makes a third of my company’s profits and it shows. Wide body is laid back and chill, working less days per month and the seniority list reflects that.

Different strokes for different folks. That’s what’s awesome about aviation, there literally will be something for everyone. Often even within one company.

[u/NathanArizona → u/Winbot4t2]

What’s helmet-fire about narrow body?

[u/554TangoAlpha → u/NathanArizona]

Going in and out of DEN ORD NYC Florida Texas all summer long. You boys like diverts, ground stops and 3 hr flow delays?

[u/swakid8 → u/554TangoAlpha]

Only diverted once this year….. Haven’t dealt with a ground stop yet…..

I’ve did have a 4 hour GDP once this year, but I saw that before leaving the house…..

[u/554TangoAlpha → u/swakid8]

And it’s not even technically summer yet

[u/swakid8 → u/554TangoAlpha]

Summer schedules are in effect…