Originally Posted by
baronbvp
Spirit and Frontier don’t interest me given the pay and where I want to live. I’d try for Alaska or JetBlue before those if the big majors don’t show interest.
At this point I’m just doing research for long-term plans. This is all great info and I appreciate everyone’s engagement. First I have to get through SkyWest’s training and start flying the 121 line and living the life. So baby steps.
Given you have 8 years left in this career, and still in training at SkyWest, I would accept the fact that a jump to a Legacy carrier probably will not be as fast as you would hope and there is a true possibility of maybe spending some time at SkyWest.
You are probably at least 2 years out from even getting a look from Spirit. Minimums were raised again and I think back up to 3,000 TT, which means application stacks are up. I would bet you would be even longer to get a look from a Legacy. Many on here have been tolling at the regionals for years, waiting for their chance.
I can understand bases being a concern for you but you will be junior at any Legacy or LCC you go to, so not much choice there. As far as QOL, well you are junior and probably retire junior as well, so things to keep in mind...
You have your heart set on a Legacy, wish you the best. But the progression is not as easy as it might seem or have heard...