Lot of negativity sprinkled with a little bit of positivity. Pretty daunting for someone trying to find out what it's really like to work at NJ. With that being said. It's doesn't seem that bad guys. If quality of life is what our after, a predictable work schedule, and descent pay it sounds pretty good. Yeah you'll never make the cash and work a little harder than at a Legacy or LLC but if you don't want to move or worry about commuting. Bingo. I get that the 10 year upgrade (correct me if I'm wrong. Shorter? Longer?) is frustrating, but hey I knew 10 year regional FO not even making half what a 4 year NJ was making. So what if your 30 yrs old now and by 40 making 130k (-) soft pay, not bad.

I was a 7 year FO at a regional. It sucked. I now work for an 8/6 operator and and it's already a million times qol increase. Believe me y'all got it way better pay and qol-wise plus the backing of a union than I do at my operator and in my book they are still pretty top notch. Oh and I don't get 2 weeks vacation until yr 5! I'm in a spot where I'll be able to go onto a Major carrier but honestly the thought of having to move to an area where I don't really want to live or commute quite frankly disgust me. I love being home based and having a set schedule. I can tell you if I choose to make a career of this style of flying NJ is where im going to aim for. Although at the current millisecond in my brain there is a battle going on over $$$ at the majors and qol fractional. ��

Oh one quick question for NJ foke. Can you all swap days/schedules with other similar pilots schedules if you need time off? Also can you begin/end rotation wherever you like or must it be in your home base?