Originally Posted by CLT Guy

Well, I am in my 40's, have been in aviation for quite some time, have never stepped foot in an "ATP puppy mill", and I have not lived with momma since I was 17. I learned to fly the "old fashioned" way, and paid for every dollar of it with cash. Other than that, you hit the nail on the head. Good job.

And yes, regionals do ebb and flow. That is why it is important to choose the company that you work for very carefully. The goal is to get time in the left seat so you can get out. Pick a company that will do that with the best quality of life. If you chose wrong and are in a company that stagnates, get the heck out as quickly as possible and get to a place where you can better your career.

I am not sure that you understand stagnation. Stagnation is the death of a regional. That is why the regionals wanted a 12/4 pay scale and put flows/ssp's in place. They don't want people stuck in the right seat for 8 years. The biggest marketing tool that they have is quick upgrades and quick movement to a regional. If they can do that, then they can keep a constant stream of low cost pilots moving through. Envoy stagnated and is dying.

Unlike you, however, I feel bad for the guys that are stuck at other companies. I answer questions that they have as honestly as I can. I give them interview advice, and answer questions about training. I hope that they move forward and find something better. PSA is working on a plan to create an accelerated training program for people that are prior 121 and typed in the CRJ. It will allow them to get through training faster and get to the line where they can make more money. I was happy to hear this, and hope that it benefits guys that are stuck in dying companies.