Originally Posted by FlyJSH

In one respect, true regional flying IS more dangerous. Since accidents are far more likely during take off and landing than in cruise, and since old school regional pilots often fly 8 legs a day, a regional pilot has a much greater chance of having an accident than a 777 guy who flies 8 legs per month.

Also, while all airlines have at least a few not-so-stellar pilots, a company that has 100 resumes for each opening can be much more choosy than a company that can't even get enough applicants to fill a class.