Hey,

I would like some "real world" input from you guys...

I am a corporate pilot, I have always been a corporate pilot (ZERO 121 time). I have kinda built my life around corporate aviation. Currently an International Captain on Falcon 900EX-Easy and Dornier 328-100. I also function as a line check airman on the Do (we call it a "new pilot mentor"). I am 37 years old and have about 7500 hours TT, 3000ish turbine PIC. I fly about 450hours a year and do about 30 nights on the road a year.

I have gotten a bit burned out on the Corp Pilot gig.... Always doing EVERYTHING for a flight has gotten a bit old. Flight planning, fuel loads, W&B, hotel reservations, rental cars, catering, negotiating fuel prices, dialing the flight phone for the boss (NO, I am NOT kidding)..... hurl! It seems like it would be nice to "just fly the plane"

I have also maxed out in my career unless I go management. Not wanting to go to the dark side, I am feeling a bit trapped. No room for advancement in career or salary.

So, speaking to an "Airline Virgin" here... What would be your thoughts on switching to 121? Whats the good/bad/ugly of the other side of the airport? Some of my airline buddies tell me I would love it, others say I would hate it...?...

I do have my applications into FedEx, UPS, United, Delta and Southwest.... So far I have not received any reply except 2 "fix it" emails from DL.

Thanks!