Man sure is a lot of bad news on here!

It almost sounds like people are trying to scare away the new recruits. Could that be possible?

I know a <1yr. Atlas/Southern newbie who made 80G last year, was home 20 days last month which included reserve at his home base. Loves the aircraft he is on. Says he flies with some awesome dudes who are really helpful. Was going to use Atlas as a stepping stone but now actually thinks he is going to stay. Seemed pretty happy to me. Was this guy pulling my leg?

Every airline that isn't UNITED, FEDEX, UPS, DELTA, SOUTHWEST or AMERICAN is moaning that their airline is the worst. It depends on what you want. Want 121 TPIC fast? Go to Skywest and eat ramen for a couple years. Want a regional with a good QOL? Move to Puyallup and fly for Compass and enjoy the U-pick blueberries.

Sorry but some of this just doesn't add up with the stories I'm hearing from real friends on the line at Atlas.