Originally Posted by JohnBurke

A hundred thousand isn't necessary to become a pilot; not by a long shot.

Many are willing to invest in becoming a pilot.

Not so many are willing to fly for a regional. There are other career paths, generally chosen by the more savvy who don't wish to prostitute themselves for the sake of "hours."

Those who hire on with the likes of Great Lakes know what they're getting into; pick up one end of the stick, pick up the other. Nobody puts a gun to their head and forces them to seek, or accept employment there. People get employed there because they think it benefits them, period.

As for Riverton...there's nothing in Riverton. There are plenty of places in Wyoming where people must drive a fair distance to get a flight. I lived closer to a town that GLA served, but drove the extra distance to hit Cody or Billings, instead. More choices, better service, better equipment, better companies.