Originally Posted by
hungryCFI
The time has come for me to apply to a regional. I've got ATP mins/70 multi/ATP written. I'm a single guy that is willing to make just about anything work. Which regionals should I be targeting? I know a lot of ppl say not to chase an upgrade, however I find it hard not to when is see "most junior captain hired 2007" vs "most junior captain hired 2012". Seems like a no brainer. Am I missing something? I also think that given the volatility within industry that flying for a wholly owned regional is a smart move.
Can anyone throw me some insight on which airlines to target and why?
It's pretty simple, go to the one that has new planes coming. If you don't go to the one that has planes coming but has the faster upgrades today, you are gambling. The only thing that makes your career bearable at the regionals is having as many seniority numbers below you as possible. Only way that happens quickly is if there's new flying.