If you're going to take the risk of a failed event at a new company, at least do it in an upward direction, not a lateral one. You have just as much of a chance of passing with PDT or EDV, and the promise of a heck of a lot more money to be made while you sit on RSV for a couple of years watching all the FOs who upgrade bypass you on their way to a line.
At GoJet, you won't get any bonus. You will at the other two.
At EDV, you'll make $80,600 FY CA pay on the 900, though you may have to sit as a FO for a bid period or two, lowering that amount a bit. It will still be about $23K more than GoJet. Not sure how the pay would pan out at PDT, but certainly less than EDV. At both places, it makes more sense to start as an FO to get the max bonuses, then bid for CA after you have flown for a bit as an FO.
Just my 2¢. I think at GoJet, it's a lateral move, while at the other two, it would be more of a vertical move for you.
Originally Posted by
garrett490
Hey guys thank you for the feedback. I think everyone's situation is unique to them. Older fellas need stability and don't have time on their side to bounce back. Younger fellas can make riskier moves and have time to recover if necessary. I do have 650 turbine PIC in Twin otters, caravans, king airs - all single pilot. I realize that upgrade is a daunting task - especially at a new company and in a new to me airplane. That being said I am up for the challenge. Right seat in the E Jet has made me a very lazy pilot in general and the challenge is non existent anymore. I live for the challenge of flying and constant learning in aviation. Being 26 years old I feel that I can make this decision and either benefit greatly or fail and not have to wonder if I could have done it. Living in fear (potential to bust a checkride) only slows me down and holds me back in life. I am going to move forward with the DEC position at GoJet as I feel I have far more to gain than to lose.
Words like "eventually" or "sooner or later" just don't hold much weight with me as I have no control over the decisions that a airline makes which effect me directly. Flows and upgrades based on seniority are not guaranteed. However a CA position at GoJet is there for me to have - I just need to put in the work during training. Its on my back. I like having as much control over my career as possible and 121 PIC time is indisputably valuable in aviation. Yes there might be easier and or safer routes - but I'm not looking for the path of least resistance.