Dispatchers who commute with families

The experience is going to vary quite significantly based on your own circumstances and what airline you work at. My current commute is probably close to best case scenario with a 1hr hop with 10+ flights on my own metal every day. Add on the ability to pre-list, I have a lot less "will I make it" stress and worst case if a massive IROP hits the network I could drive it (long but doable). Longer flights, less frequency, commuting on OAL, multi-leg commutes, and airlines without commute clauses will add to the drain and stress of it all. Commuting does also cost money to do (place to stay at work city, airport parking, etc) so probably not as finacially doable at the regional payscale.
 
fsxflyhigh said:
The experience is going to vary quite significantly based on your own circumstances and what airline you work at. My current commute is probably close to best case scenario with a 1hr hop with 10+ flights on my own metal every day. Add on the ability to pre-list, I have a lot less "will I make it" stress and worst case if a massive IROP hits the network I could drive it (long but doable). Longer flights, less frequency, commuting on OAL, multi-leg commutes, and airlines without commute clauses will add to the drain and stress of it all. Commuting does also cost money to do (place to stay at work city, airport parking, etc) so probably not as finacially doable at the regional payscale.
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Thanks, that sounds like you have the most convenient scenario. how do you make your schedule? How is family life?
 
I know I've stated this before. Check your tax liability. Even though the FAA considers us a crew member, the IRS does not. Best case scenario is the state you work in and the one you live in do not have a state tax. Worst case is both have a state tax and agreement between them. Thus you will pay the state tax where you work, have to file 2 state tax forms every year and hopefully not have to pay more to each state.

Consult a tax professional.
 
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