Originally Posted by iropman

So, this is going to sound like a very strange question for most. But let me explain...


I am trying to decide between direct entry captain with a regional and Kalitta Air. Here is my dilemma.

Kalitta, while being a VERY good company to work for, is not my most preferred place to go. I could however see myself working there until I retire. That being said, I'm in my upper 30's and still have plenty of time left before I do retire.
Direct entry captain regional... While I do have over 1000 hrs TPIC, none of it is part 121 and most of it is in turbo prop (king air).

The legacies are putting more and more emphasis on TPIC, check airman, etc etc.

My ultimate goal is to get on with one of the legacies as I have more emphasis at this stage of my life on retirement benefits and maximizing my time at home with my family.

If I did go to Kalitta I would not be getting any TPIC for at least 3 years possibly longer the way things are going. By the time I'd upgrade at Kalitta I might as well just stay there and enjoy life as a captain. However, 16 days a month for the rest of my career, minus vacation of course. Not the end of the world, but not the most desired at this point and yes I could be very happy doing it.



What am I missing? What would you do? Thoughts? Or am I an idiot for even posing the question and just take "the obvious choice."