There are 3 criteria you should use in selecting the appropriate regional carrier. Surprisingly, they have nothing to do with where their bases are, what the pay is, how much perdiem is, or how many nights you will be home.

Here they are in order:

1) How quickly you can upgrade and get out and get your real job.

2) How quickly you can upgrade and get out and get your real job.

3) How quickly you can upgrade and get out and get your real job.

Hopefully I have made my point. I NEVER thought of going to Mesa in the beginning. I would probably go there knowing what I know today. So will people that have made it. Someday you will have to explain to your child, why you didn't take the fast track to get your final job. There are no contract provisions at the regional level that are significant enough to warrant your consideration, & that could lengthen your time at this level.

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