Originally Posted by ClarenceOver

I think there is a shift into the 175 as the new regional airframe. I don't want to start on a crj200 if its going be based in kingman. I know they aren't going away tomorrow but if the airframes that are being flown on the regional level are 175's then that is what i am interested in. As far as hopping between regionals i am not sure if i will have a choice on that one. The worst one today could be the best one tomorrow. If i had a choice i would go to compass as i think they will be around for a while especially with the flowthrough to delta. But at the same time if i have no choice but to bounce between regionals if i end up being furlough fodder i suppose thats the price im willing to pay for wanting to become an airline pilot. As far s the work rules go that is going to take some research. I want the 175 because i want to be on one airframe for my entire career. I believe sjs is based on pilots that think the airplane would be cool to fly or because it has engines under the wings? I dont quite understand that mindset. I am not referring to going through proficiency checks. I am referring to going through initial as little as possible. If that is something i cant avoid then i will take other airframes into serious consideriation. If it is something i can avoid i am sticking with the 175. As far as commuting goes. I am young and single with no responsibilities so when they ask if can live in beautiful downtown detroit the answer is yes. Thats why i dont understand someone who says oh look i have options to commute but i am young and single and can live anywhere. Or maybe they think they cant because of friends in their home town. i dont get it.