There are a lot of us in the regionals that are just trying to get our time and get out. I'm in my 30s, 4 year degree, and had 135 and corporate flying experience before I came to this side. Why a regional? Because the economy has been terrible the past few years, and quite honestly I didn't have a lot of other options. That being said, I do my best to be as professional as possible. Most of us do, but of course there is always that 5% that make us look like idiots (as with any other pilot group and profession).

I am very disappointed with this proposed policy for Express carriers, but it is what it is. I certainly don't blame any of the pilot groups, and if anything it provides even more motivation to get the heck out of here ASAP.