Originally Posted by
Ultralight
1) A flow isn't the only way to get to fly for a legacy, and not everyone wants to fly for Delta. What good is a Delta flow if your dream is to fly for FedEx?
Um, what are you talking about? This isn't a conversation about going a regional expecting that you yourself are going to flow, this is about the FACT that there will be a lot of movement at Compass due to their flow, which is not available to new hires. Nobody is saying go to Compass because new hires will flow to Delta.
2) Yes people have to pay their dues, but someone with prior 121 or 135 likely already has.
You're paying dues at all levels of the industry. The regional FO is waiting to slide to the left seat. The regional Capt is waiting for the Legacy or LCC to call, etc, etc, etc. Gaurantee even you would learn a lot at Compass.
3) Comparing Compass to UPS is like comparing Mcdonalds to Ruths Chris Steak House.
Of course you would put up with low first year pay if you were hired at your ultimate career destination, which Compass isn't.
Compass may not be someone's career destination, but it's a darn good way to make yourself competitive to get there. See rejoinder to number two.
4) IF, he goes to SkyWest, AND he gets the Bro he MIGHT be able to hold SFO. It dangerous to assume the best case scenario in this business.
Pretty sure anyone that wants the Bro in new hire ground can get it, especially as most want the jet. We've already had a few SkyWesters state that Fresno is very junior, and SFO is available within 3-6 months. Point being, within 6 months he can be in SFO, or be holding a line in Fresno in a shorter amount of time. The drive from the Bay Area down to the Central Valley ain't all that bad.
Point being, if you want to live in the Bay Area as a new hire regional FO, SkyWest is by far your best choice.