Help getting into the industry!
Background:
10 years US Army helicopter pilot with 2,500 helicopter
Full up ATP-Multi grandfathered under the previous system with no ATP-CTP
300 hrs. Fixed wing with only 52 hrs. multi.
Master’s degree
To me it seems the most appropriate way to get to the big leagues is through the regionals so I can build fixed wing time and part 121 in a hurry.
My priorities are Salary > push to majors ASAP > Live in Domicile > Live in PNW > QOL > Shiny Jet.
Domiciles of choice would be GEG>SEA>PDX etc.
I told Horizon TBNT for an interview offer and requested they call me if they decide to pay their pilots more than the guy sacking groceries at the local store.
I have a CJO from Envoy and a scheduled interview with PDT. Assuming PDT is kind enough to offer me a job I am left with the decision of commuting to New York with Envoy (since I am not old enough to likely get assigned DFW or the shiny jet) and living in Philadelphia. Neither of these options get me anywhere near home but possibly give me an opportunity to jump the flow and get closer with my next job.
Does anybody have any advice that may help steer me in the right direction or possibly family friendly places to live (wife and three kids) near PHL or that would be an easy commute?
I am leaning towards PDT for faster upgrade and higher second year pay. Although I would hope to be in and out before the flow it seems to be a nice backup plan.