Is it true that a pilot can work from any part of the world?

Question

I once read a book about pilot's work, and there was written that an airline pilot can live and work from any part of the world, is this true?
I suppose it's that you can live anywhere where your company flies to?

Maybe here are some pilots or other people who can tell how it works?

Thanks!

Answer 1

I was a flight attendant and the same is true for them. Yes you find many pilots that live out of their base city,
(where they begin and end each of their work assignments) and commute in. Due to the free travel and jumpseat privileges with other airlines it is feasible. The downside is the time wasted in getting to and from work and the possibility that a paying passenger or another employee may "bump" you from getting a seat. But yes, I knew crew members who flew in from all over the nation and a handful that lived in a different country.

Answer 2

Its technically true, however there are limits to how well that system works. We are generally granted unlimited travel on other airlines for the purpose of getting to and from work. Its kind of a gentleman's agreement between airlines. However, commuting is not easy. If you were to be granted 2 days off, you'd spend both of them travelling to and from work. The non-revenue pilot is also the first one booted off when the airplane is oversold, overweight, or anything else.

Commuting also adds a lot of stress to your life. As a commuter, you'll be constantly wondering whether of not you will be able to get on theat last flight home.

Answer 3

lots of pilots from the UK actually move to and reside in the UAE because they don't have to pay income tax, Emirates has a long line waiting to get in and work

Answer 4

You can. However, keep in mind that you still need to get to the city where you are actually based - and that can take several hours to several days.