Originally Posted by rickair7777

I agree, but...when you decide to make the effort to get into this industry, you need to realize that some (or many) will not make it to the majors. This can be due to flying skills, people skills, education (lack thereof), industry timing and circumstances, medical, dui, etc. Before you enter the regional world it's a good idea to decide either a) I'm willing to stay at this regional for life if necessary, or b) I will give it my best shot, but if I don't get a major airline job...

You don't want to stuck somewhere in the middle with no plan.