Originally Posted by
greenleaf
On the topic of upgrades at various regionals I've been doing a lot of research but going around in circles. I'm getting back into flying after an absence so I have plenty of part 121 time and looking at a regional with good 1st year pay and a chance to upgrade fast (since I already have the time).
TSA is looking good with the CQFO so i'll make 50k as a FO first year and upgrade is 1-1.5years from what I see.
I have ruled out MESA due to 1 year contract and aprox 20-22K first year pay although upgrade could be 1-1.5years.
PSA?? i'm lost. Some people are saying you sit reserve for 6 months and others saying upgrade in 1 year?? whats the go?
These regionals seem to be hit or miss. today what is good is bad tomorrow and what is bad today good tomorrow. Go figure
thanks,
any thoughts..
I'd say where you currently live should be the deciding factor. With your 121 time, you could essentially put your captain bid in ASAP. While I'm not sure if Trans States is still running the CQFO program, the company is continuing to grow steadily. I honestly can't see any reason to go to Mesa (maybe if you live in one of their bases...maybe). Everyone else in this industry is improving pay and benefits, while Mesa clings to the bottom. I'm not sure about PSA. I heard their hiring has slowed to a crawl.