Pros
• Excellent travel benefits for you and eligible family members
• Opportunities to meet diverse people and visit new destinations
• Flexible schedule (with seniority) and ability to trade trips
• Strong camaraderie among crew members
• Competitive per diem and pay progression over time
Cons
• Irregular schedules, including long days, delays, and reserve duty
• Work-life balance can be difficult, especially early in your career
• Physically and mentally demanding (jet lag, time on your feet, dealing with difficult passengers)
• Pay starts relatively low compared to workload
• Seniority-based system limits control over schedule and routes