Originally Posted by
Willard
Looking at Mesa's qualification page, other than a difference in hours what is the difference between ATP 1500 hr requirements and Restricted ATP 1500 hr requirements?
If you're doing this to live the dream, SKW would be far, far better than mesa. The later would be more like "living the nightmare".
That said, what you're considering can be practical IF you're really financially secure and you're willing to commute for a little while before you can bid into PHX.
Also...regional airline bases come and go. You'll want to be prepared, in the event the PHX base closes, to either commute, move, or quit.