Originally Posted by
121dj
Considering that I already have been assigned the June 20 XJT class, I am really not missing any seniority. You are both correct that XJT is an excellent choice from the carriers who are placing pilots in jets right now. Being assigned to a 170/175 means the possibility of a brighter future than the 145 due to the fact that once the 50-seat aircraft are being eliminated(by Embraer & Bombardier models), I will still be flying. The other benefit is that experience operating an aircraft with a greater mgtow opens many more doors in the future per the wise words of some high-time 121 guys.
I plan to be in Houston on the 20th. If RAH calls and places me in a class before then, what else should keep me from going? I know there's turmoil at RAH right now but can you honestly tell me there isn't at almost every single airline?
Republic has a lot of 50 seaters with senior pilots flying them. It also has a failing airline. All of these pilots will be senior to you. These senior pilots will be displaced into your seat while you are furloughed. You will not still be flying. The greater MGTOW between a 70 seater and 50 seater is insignificant. They are both small jetliners. Your logic does not make any sense.