As a SoCal native I really would love to live in base at a Regional. I am coming up to that magic number and currently flying SIC for a 135 Operator in a Light Jet.

I’ve finally decided to take the 121 path and have started the application process. I do have a few questions tho in choosing the “right” regional.

The top things I’m looking for is:
1. West Coast Base (after class or at least within the first 6 months)
2. Build time quickly (how easy it is to pick up open time to hopefully upgrade sooner)
3. Upgrade times
4. Reserve rules
5. What kind of paystubs should I be expecting ish?
6. Any other insight from the regionals, and if you have any other options I should look into that I may have overlooked.

I know this gets asked a lot and like many of you my end goal is to the Big 3.

Anything helps! Just another typical post of someone getting close to the 121 goal.

Side note: I have done research into both companies but want to get a first hand look. Have looked at many posts but things change daily so recent experience with the two is what I’m looking for.