Originally Posted by magnus0322

Why would you want the Q? You'd be at the bottom of the FOs and on reserve for the next 3-5 years (basically until you can upgrade to Captain). If you get on the Republic 170 you'd be in the front of a 40+ airplane growth and be a senior FO on the plane for the next 3-5 years. The QOL difference between reserve and line holder at RAH is immense. I know FOs that bypass upgrade until they can hold a line as CA before taking the upgrade just to avoid the horrible reserve here... Do as you wish...