Originally Posted by
AlphaMike92
Hey guys,
Just wanted to get some input. I'm approaching restriced ATP mins and for me, home is the DC area. Republic's contract is a bit worse than Mesa, so I'm considering the IAD base. I have to the option to go to SkyWest or Compass, which both have better contracts and companies as a whole but I'd either have to commute or live in LA, or another city where the rent is high and far from the family. Is it worth living at home, since I'm close with my family and been away for so long, to give up a better contract for me?
R-ATP here as well. December 14' hire. I too had a similar situation as you. I'm from DFW and still stay with the family to save money and living in base is everything. Especially while on reserve. Yea Mesa contract isn't the best and the pay isn't either. But I had my choice of regionals but stuck with Mesa for living in base, decent upgrade time, and equipment (no 50 seaters to worry about going bye bye). I'm assuming a regional isn't your end goal so choose a regional that allows you to get in, get out and move on to greener pastures as soon as possible.
Side note: you will get IAD right out of training if you want it and won't be on reserve very long I imagine. PM me if you have any more questions.