Originally Posted by
MarktheAV8R
So, after scrolling through 51 pages of replies, I still cant make up my mind on xjt. I'm still in the military for another 10 months and going to flight school shortly thereafter and will come out debt free (awesome budgeting and GI bill). Trying to decide if xjt is the regional to go to, since my main goal is ual, and I have heard that pic time isnt required anymore so I'm no so concerned about upgrades. I talked with the xjt recruiter and being in the military, I'm usually good about finding out BS quickly, he tells me that upgrades will be about 5 yrs, with less than that to move to ual through the cpp. So I want y'alls opinions bc there is no sense in applying if it's just going to go belly up. I have really no preference in bases but I really dont want to commute...Thanks in advance!
Certainly not trying to rain on a parade with this, but if I understand you correctly....you have yet to begin a flight training syllabus? Meaning you have very little time so far? If that's the case, then there isn't a lot today that anyone could offer that would be relevant to which regional you should look at. This industry changes so quickly that what is true today could be totally 180 out in 3-6 months. Stay with your plan, work hard on the flying stuff, keep that good financial position and when you get closer to the minimums required for your situation, start working it then. There certainly will be opportunity for you, I just recommend focusing on the close fight. That way you're not wasting energy on a situation that's rapidly changing on a monthly basis. Again, plenty of opportunity when you are ready to jump in. Good luck!