Air Interdiction Pilot work schedule

[wifeofapilot]

Hello all! Since this is my first post, I just have to say thank you everyone for all the helpful posts and contributions you make on a regular basis. My husband (the pilot) and I (the wife) have lurked on vertical reference for years and gleaned so much valuable information. The hubby is doing a lot of work out of town these days and we both are thankful for the job opportunities he has had, but since I am daydreaming right now about him having a job where I can see him more often, I have a question for you…

 

I have regularly been seeing job postings for the Air Interdiction Pilot. What I am wondering is:

 

1. The usajobs.gov website says “you will be required to travel frequently”. From anyone who has worked in this area, is this statement pretty accurate? I wonder if he was to get this job, would be gone from home for days/weeks on end, on a regular basis?

 

2. Is this a 24/7 job with rotating shifts to cover all hours, days, nights, and holidays? I saw conflicting info in the forums and different websites on this. Or is it possible that this is mostly a Monday-Friday job with regular 8 am to 5 pm hours?

 

I know that when a person is a low-time helicopter pilot, sacrifices are necessary from both the pilot and the significant other; we knew that going into this pursuit. It is likely wishful thinking from me at this point, but I’m just looking forward to the time when I can see my husband every day again.

 

Thanks again to all of you!