Originally Posted by
Montcalm
Thanks for the responses. The reason I don't apply to EDV/Republic/Envoy is because I can't at the moment. Long story short, I went to school overseas and I'm told to take the HISET or GED to qualify (even though I have a college degree). It wasn't something I anticipated until sending airline applications... I'll do it, but it may require a few months of studying. In the meantime, I want to be flying. CommutAir and GoJet are happy to hire me as is.
And yes, the slightly longer jets are the reason why I'm asking. A friend currently flies for GoJet and told me I would be crazy to go for a E145 over the CRJ700/900.
Another option would be to go to Transstates and fly the 145. That will give you a year to complete your GED. You will also log about 600hrs. Then you can apply to Envoy for their “High Value Aviator” program which will give you a $45,000 bonus and a fast upgrade on the 145 in LGA. Commuting New York to DCA/IAD would probably not be bad. 145 vs 700/900 vs 170/5 is all personal preference and ego. At the end of the day it’s all 121, jet, Turbine PIC.
My personal advice however is to buckle down and get the GED done, otherwise life/work may get in the way and you won’t get around to it. Do it while you’re hungry and it will take half the time.