Oh, I know all about the STW movement. I am also very familiar with "The Truth About Profession." I have been watching this industry for quite some time now. Also, PBS's Frontline did a great documentary about the industry after Colgan 3407.

The was really was no context given in the original post w/ the picture. I completely get it, no lack of understanding on my part. However, sadly I can't say the same for the majority of my CFI co-workers.

I recently had a conversation with a co-worker about what regionals he was targeting to get on with. We both know a few people at Commutair, he stated that he really wasn't considering them, instead he wanted to focus on XJET, and RAH because "They have jets". I didn't say anything, but needles to say, I really wanted to say "Dude, ***, really?" It's a shame.

As a CFI w/ 1,200 hrs. I will be the first to admit that I absolutely have SJS. Warming the right seat of a C-172 doing touch n' gos for 6 hrs a day is really starting to wear on me. However, although I do have SJS, I won't let it get the best of me and cloud my judgement. I've made it a point to read up on current contracts, and am keeping a very close on on things now (PSA).

So, all that being said...any advice for me, as I am looking to start job searching for a regional in the next 6 months or so?[/QUOTE]

Take this advice as you will...

Go to the regional that has the most movement..IE.. The most prospects for a/c growth or seniority growth.. May not be the fastest up grade, but one that will provide you with the best QOL of life in the shortest amount of time. Of it includes being based at or very near home take it....

So much is made here of contracts, bottom feeders, *****s etc... But in reality they are all the same. They all make within a few dollars of each other, all provide about the same crappy retirement, and the same pass benefits and for the most part medical benefits"..

What they don't all provide is less time spent on reserve or desirable bases...

You'll find if you can hold a line quick or sit reserve at home your life will be infinitely more satisfying ...

One drawback about being at some regionals is the negative attitudes towards their pilots...( go jets, Mesa, silver etcetera...) but seriously what is the worst thing the pilots of other regionals going to do? Not talk to you in the Popeyes line?

Go to the regional that makes your life the easiest....