Originally Posted by
Theswede
Hello,
I'm very active and read a lot on this forum, but I rarely write since I'm currently not flying for airline. I got offers from both Skywest and PSA but can't really make up my mind, and would like to ask for your advice. I'm interested in Compass but they haven't called.
Skywest pros: good training, better FO pay, seems to be a good group of people, more west coast (I currently live in LA, might move if I have to).
Cons: slow upgrade, by reading the Skywest-thread it appears that schedule/QOL is getting worse.
PSA pros: seems to be doing well filling classes, quick upgrade, short reserve, being able to drop trips to 65h and then pick up premium pay.
Cons: gotta move across country/commute with no chance of west coast base, worse place to get stuck at as FO than Skywest, appears to have lots of people fail the training (not sure how true last one is).
Input?
A couple of things on this...
1. Don't listen to anything FaceBiter has to say. Ever.
2. Pick two of the following:
living in current base (LAX)
good company
quick upgrade
After you've decided what is most important you can pick a direction to go. The tone of your post indicates that you're not too hot on the idea of moving/commuting. A short commute can be manageable for a lineholder but it depends on what is important to you. A transcon commute to a regional is a horrible idea, right up there with having unprotected sex with a hooker. I would not do that for ANY regional.
Right now it is a unique time at the regionals considering that pretty much everyone is hiring, so with that being said I wouldn't necessarily limit myself to SKW and PSA. Obviously it all depends on what you are looking for.