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?
Don't commute. Even with Mesa's contact your QOL will be far better living in base than it will be commuting across the country for a carrier with a better contract. I commuted at my previous airline and was miserable.
Overall Mesa really isn't a bad place to be right now - and I say that coming from a regional with "one of the best contracts in the industry". Like the previous post says, no 50 seaters to park, decent upgrade times, and short reserve times plus being able to live in base make Mesa a good option for you.