Originally Posted by
Southernpilot
I believe there is merit in having the degree. I decided that some time ago and went back to school. Now I have 90 credits towards my 120 needed for my BS. I'll have it this time next year. I wouldn't expect that anyone could forecast what the industry will do. However, I figure you guys probably have your ear to rail better than I do. I've been stuck in my 135 whole for a while. So, the degree is in the bag. Now I'm wondering if I should leave my rather secure, decent paying 135 job and go fly for someone like Spirit to build 121 time? Or just stay here and wait for the majors to reach way down to the 135 guys?
You presume you'd get hired at Spirit quickly if your intention is to build 121 time for a legacy carrier. If you need 121 time to advance your career and you need it now, perhaps look for a jet regional with a base where you live?
Timing is everything and for someone with your qualifications, 121 jet SIC is mostly all the same. You could be in class on a CRJ or E Jet within a month. Spirit or JetBlue or Southwest could take much longer to get hired and that defeats the point of using them as a stepping stone.