Originally Posted by
CFI 1981
Guys,
A few questions, would appreciate your opinions.
I am a CFI close to ATP mins thinking of applying to the regionals. When a new hire finally gets a line, could you change around trips to maybe have 6 or 7 days ON in a row in order to get four or five days OFF in a row during the month?
Since hiring picked up, how long are new hires on reserve these days before they get a line? Looking especially at Compass, Commutair, Skywest and PSA.
Have there been many CFIs getting on with Compass, even though their preferred minimums ask for Part 121 and FMS time?
Have there been many regional F/Os (t-prop or jet) that have moved on and been hired by the nationals and majors, or do they still hire regional captains only?
If I remember correctly, most jr line holder in lax is a late may hire meaning he only spent 1-2 months on reserve. What you are trying to do is definitely possible and there are many avenues to accomplish it (SAP, Tradeboard, etc). Feel free to pm me any other questions you may have.