1. I'm interested in becoming the best pilot I can be, and every professional pilot I've spoken to has said that flying tubroprops will definitely do that. I'm in the game for experience and fun....flyin a turboprop gives me that.

2. I don't have shiny jet syndrome.

3. I like the East Coast, and am very interested in eventually flying all over the world. I know I have to get a bit more experience before I can go and do that with a major carrier or freight outfit.

4. So what if I'm flying all over the country? I'm still flying an airplane and making more money than I was before this job (not that it shouldn't be higher - and hopefully it will be soon - but even baby steps are steps).

5. This was the first job offer I got, so I took it.