Originally Posted by b4223
Im not bragging to anyone or trying to give advise. I realize I dont have any experience in airlines and I want to be at the level you are for a period of time to gain that needed experience. UPS is not a definate, it is a goal and by knowing some people might help my chances. All Im saying is dont try to be so pessimistic about everything, I realize the industry sucks at the moment. But dont turn us guys that want good advise away from flying. A good example would be that I am interested in knowing what a typical week is like as a line pilot for a regional like express jet or chatauqua? What is the pay like, not just flying pay per hour? What is upgrade time and what regionals to stay away from? Im not trying to offend anyone, just help motivate to get something done about it, thats what unions are for. So if you dont mind, could you answer some of those questions?
Typical weeK: 4 day trip followed by three days off. Sometimes three day trip with four days off. Sometimes you can manage your schedule to get your days off back-to-back = 7 or 8 days off.
As to what airline to avoid it depends on what you want to get out of a regional...
Great company to work for: Since it's great, no one wants to leave, and guys are willing to stay for a career....loooong upgrade times, don't plan on getting your PIC and going to a major this decade.
Crappy company: Everyone hates it and can't wait to bail...faster upgrade time, so you might get to a major in a just a few years...but if you don't, you're stuck in a bad place.