Originally Posted by
IrishFlyer757
I guess I am only conflicted on whether or not I should fly aerial photography/CFI for another 500 hours and then shoot for SkyWest or if I should just bite the bullet and go to GLA - then reevaluate after my 15 months are up. I suppose if I delay until 1000TT and don't get SkyWest then I will be at the same place and still looking to go to GLA - just several months later and then I've delayed an upgrade that much longer. There are no 'easy' answers in this industry and it seems like everything is a bit of a crap shoot... I am guessing that 121 experience and almost all Turbine ME time is better than another 500 hours of circles in a C172. I am thinking if the wifey and I can swing the bills and make the DEN-MSP commute work - then that may be the way to go...
You talked to Lakes, you didn't get a job offer! SKW might not even call you to interview, you never know. If you can go get hired at a 121 outfit (make sure you can provide for your family, that's the most important thing) then go for it. Check other places out as well, I hear ExpressJet is hiring! You don't want to be jumping from regional to regional, those are lateral moves and you want to avoid them, starting over at another regional for better pay and a Jet will suck (unless there is no better choice)! If the QOL at Lakes is something that you and your wife are questioning, don't do it. I hope you and your wife find something that both of you are happy with!