Originally Posted by
maybeesdid
Please explain.
mohaupt, I have only been on the forum for a short time, but know my fair share about the industry. It is my opinion that QOL, work rules, and compensation suck across the board at the regionals and with that said the regionals serve only one purpose of breeding major airline pilots. If anyone actually plans to make a career at a regional I feel sorry for them. So, therefore, the only thing that matters to me when it comes to regionals is how fast I can get my time and get out. I've heard horror stories about them all. But Mesa pilots appear to be moving on to a real job just like pilots from the other regionals.
First off, workrules and QOL vary greatly amongst the regionals. There's a big difference between working for a SKW or XJT and Mesa. Second, 1000 PIC turbine is no longer a golden ticket to the majors. It's foolish to think in the market right now that you will get your time and get out. It may change in the future but there's been a lot of guys stuck longer than they thought they'd be. So, you should care about where you go because if it takes 8, 9, 10 years, etc., to get out, you'll wish you hadn't sacrificed better QOL working for a Mesa type place that long. Lastly, with RJ's getting larger and continuing to parallel and in many cases take over mainline routes, they are no longer just a training ground for the majors. They will be a final stop for many. Some by choice, some not. Not everyone flying an RJ today will make it to a major. You have few posts on this forum but state you know about the industry. Just curious as to you flight experience and working history within aviation? Also, if you haven't even made it in this industry let alone to a major, who the hell are you to feel sorry for anyone that has already accomplished more than you have yet to do professionally?