I agree wholeheartedly! This is a very unique time in aviation and yes to an extent jumping in at the first opportunity that comes your way can be a good thing. However, don't forget to enjoy the scenery along the way. This industry can chew you up and spit you out a bitter person in no time. Make your decisions wisely and think long and hard about what you want out of life.

Is it a good QOL or a quick upgrade? Are you confident that 1000 TPIC will get you into the airline of your dreams or are you being delusional? Are you willing to commute or do you want to live in your home town? Would you be willing to stay at regional A if your ideal regional stops hiring or the economy takes a crap? Just a few thoughts.

Personally, I'm trying to enjoy the ride. I've got a long career ahead of me but I can confidently say I've had a blast up to this point and the risks I've taken have paid off well. Who knows what will come next, but I'm a positive person, so it hopefully won't be that bad.

Also, if you want to have some fun and gain some great experience before hoping down to a "better" regional, head up to Alaska. Spend a few bucks and walk into every regional operator in Anchorage and Fairbanks that hires FO's (Penair, Frontier Flying, Era, Alaska Cargo Express come to mind) and ask to speak to the Chief Pilot (in a suit with resume if you are really serious).

You'll have a blast and within a year will be highly competitive for a good job or you might find you like the bush flying so much, you never leave.

Just my $.02, your mileage may very, results not typical, satisfaction not guaranteed.

Checko