Originally Posted by
rickair7777
Eight years and you'll miss much of the retirement wave, and might end up spending your career at a regional topping out at a very low six figures (nobody really knows what the regionals will look like in ten years).
If you go now, you'll likely have a good shot at getting to a major in your early 50's, and retiring as a CA making $300-400k+. Assumes you're a personable adult with a clean background and can maintain a good aviation training record.
Might want to run some numbers, compare your max retirement (bird in hand) vs. a good run at a major (two in the bush).
All great points Rick, thanks for the reply. From where I sit today, I haven't dare dream I could end up with a major, I just assumed it was unattainable. We have a regional near my home and while most use it to build time and move on, I think it could be a good fit for me. Still, even that is a million steps away from where I am today.