Originally Posted by
51driver
1000HRS PIC is what you need to have in your mind, and not any of the regionals are going to do that for you in the next 10 years. Unless you want to be a 8-10 year FO at Eagle, XJT, ect... I think you get my point. Try to be open minded about what you can do. Have you even considered getting up to 135 mins and flying pax, or cargo? You should seriously consider all other available options besides the regionals. There are a few cargo operators out there that pay better than the regionals, plus get almost every weekend off, and holidays, and also some good international experience that most regional guys never see or won't for many years! If keep an open mind about your options, it might put you much further ahead on your career than just going to some regional. Good luck!
I couldn't agree more! I spent a few years at amflight before going to SkyWest. It was a great experience and the pay was decent. After life on the cargo ramp, you appreciate life in the terminal and flying a plane with an apu. Getting hired and the training process was pretty easy after the single pilot, IFR stuff. There are lots of 135 operators out there besides amf as well...just don't go to keylime