Originally Posted by duvie

I've never heard a word about anybody paying attention to how long you stay at SkyWest before you leave. I'm not even sure there is a serious exit interview, besides handing in your badge and the chief pilot saying: "congrats, where are you headed?"

We've had quite a rash of well qualified military guys and gals coming to SkyWest lately (with intentions to leave). The majors are still working through well connected civilians, check airmen and O-5s (and up), so the 6-15 year active duty and guard/reservists are coming to the better regionals in droves. Better to separate and be ready to make the jump to a legacy when they call, then to defer 3 months of class dates while you get your paperwork in order.

COS or DEN aren't unrealistic in your first year here, and besides great lakes, I don't really know if there are any better 121 options for somebody west of the plains states. Good luck, and let me know if you'd like any info.