Originally Posted by
T45Heinous
Snickers, thanks for the quick reply.
I've thought briefly about the regional, but honestly all I was looking for was to get some currency in the air, I would hate to join a airline and bail within 6 months because I (hopefully) got hired by a major. I don't know how many hours I need to be considered "current" but I hoped I would not need alot given my total hours and hours within the last 5 years. I figured that I could do that on the weekends part-time while I was still on active duty.
First - I've seen 100 hrs in the last year as the measure of currency.
Second - Lose the sense of loyalty when/if you get into this business. You are an employee that provides a needed service. When they don't need your service anymore, you'll be on the street. The loyalty you feel like you should have is one way. If the regionals respected you, they would pay more.
If you can't get current another way, don't hesitate to get on at a regional. You'll get the currency and the 121 experience will beef up your resume while you await the call from a major.