Originally Posted by
dunlaf05
I'm here to learn. I'm just a CFI trying to get a feel for the 121 side of the industry.
What are your feelings on riding right seat for 5 years in a crj, when your friends at other airlines have been captains for the last two?
What are your top 5? Why? What makes a top regional?
Well, here goes...
If there is only one thing to remember, then this is it... This industry changes so rapidly, that a great carrier can turn into a memory overnight. It is true that at present time upgrade at AWAC is longer than other regionals. But this can change to be shorter, or longer depending on the company and its decisions... Just because it's 5 years now doesn't mean that it will be a year from now, or such. In a likewise manner, a 2 year upgrade now, doesn't mean that it will still be 2 years from now. My opinion? Go to a place where QOL is best for you. What does this mean? It means there isn't a universal "top regional" because everyones QOL has different needs. My top 5? Here ya go and they are in NO PARTICULAR ORDER...
Skywest
Horizon
Expressjet
AWAC
Republic