Ive read this thread a bit and decided to throw my $.02 to keep the fire going.

It would seem that everybody considers the regionals entry level positions. There seems to be a bit of a conflict with this though. How can this be entry if we have a supposed "1 level of safety"?

Though we gripe about our pay lets not forget that QOL is also very important. Some folks like more $$, while others like to be home with family more.

Speaking of QOL and pay, Over at C5 the FOs got a substantial raise, because our recruiting and retention was dissmal. Now its just retention. Why? Because QOL is still hurting.

Now before anybody asks, IMHO we do need to stick together as a pilot group. This INCLUDES majors. I do hear many mainline guys talking about this industry going down the tubes. They can help by supporting their regional partners, not by beating them down with the "pay your dues" hammer. Again 1 level of safety.

Again my $.02