Originally Posted by Ak218

1.)Class date availability is the number one thing separating ExpressJet from the others in the current market. If you can “afford” to wait months for a class date (and are willing to put up with significant training delays during class) then continue to look at the others. That was not a option in my book.
2.) seniority is everything! All the other regionals are towards the “bottom” of their hiring curve. ExpressJet seems to be one of the last regionals to be at the start of their curve. 600 pilots this year with rumors of a similar goal next. Upgrade time dropping fast! if that really matters to you. I personally could care less.
3.) Best training you will find.
4,5,6) commuter policy, base selection, health benefits.

At the end of the day you need to make your own decision. Don’t just go where your buddy is so you can split the bonus. Write down what’s important to you, compile everyone’s input, and make a decision on your personal criteria. You would be surprised how many people are switching companies right now because they didn’t do the proper research.

Good luck

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