Originally Posted by
Kassimo10
I am getting ready to apply to the regionals and have no idea where to go. Republic and Trans States are among the few that seem to be hiring at the moment. I was at a job fair last month in chicago and after talking with alot of the recruiters it seemed like Trans States had the quickest upgrade times. The Trans States recuiter told me I could upgrade in 16 months? Not sure if that's true or just a recruiting tactic.
my goals are to try and fly with a reginal that would potentionally have some quick upgrades. I have about 1350tt, 900 multi and 870 turbine, got my ATP written completed and airlineapps filled out. I have FMS and glass experience as well and should be at 1500tt by the end of July.
I am new to this and wanted to see if I can get some advice from anyone on here.
Thanks
With that time you can NOT upgrade in 16 months. Right now guys are leaving IOE and go straight into a line. By the time your class hits the line that may longer be the case and you'd be stuck on reserve for a while. TSA is very small so it doesn't take much for major changes to take place (7 planes took upgrade time from like 7 years down to less than 1 year) So keep in mind that losing just a few planes will mean a massive furlough and downgrade (again).
Another interesting thing that has happened at TSA over the past few years is that the captain list got fairly senior. Now this sets up an interesting scenario where its hard to say how many captains will leave TSA if given the chance. While some guys will leave others have now gotten to the point where they get paid enough and get enough days off to deal with TSA "awesomeness", other guys are lazy/comfortable and don't want to be "new" somewhere else. Others have had more kids, bought bigger houses, etc and now find themselves in circumstances where they literally just can not take the pay cut from what they are making now to first year pay somewhere else.
I guess long story short don't come to TSA for the quick upgrade....in fact don't go anywhere for the quick upgrade.
Best thing I can say is go where you wouldn't mind getting stuck for 10 years or longer...thats the way you need to look at it.