Originally Posted by
brokepilot2
^^^This.
Every person I’ve flown with recently is doing whatever they can to get out. The only FO’s I’ve talked to that are planning on staying are those who are close to upgrade or are close to getting their 1000 121-hours so they can go to Envoy and be a DEC. There is no good reason to come to TSA anymore unless you’re a masochist and enjoy getting bent over by the company on the daily.
Of course everyone is trying to get out. It’s always been that way. Regionals are not and have never been a final destination.
That said, I would suggest someone think long and hard before bailing for another regional. Make sure you understand and have your reasons well defined before you make the leap.
Along those same lines, before anyone picks a regional these days needs to make sure they are going somewhere that works for them. Several years ago you basically went to whoever called first (assuming more than one called, but was sometimes just one). Now we have the luxury of being picky, so be picky and smart.