Originally Posted by
at6d
I spent the majority of the lost decade at a regional and then finally bailed to a good part 91 corporate gig before going to the big 4. I’ve seen both sides.
The goal is to be at a major, so I’m thinking about the end of the career and working backwards.
Flying 250-300 a year in corporate, maybe some more at a charter or fractional vs. ridiculously quick upgrades (compared to 2000) at current regionals is something to consider when it comes to the speed of building a competitive resume.
I've done corporate, fractional, and regional. Still trying to get to the majors... hopefully soon! Benefits to all three, but still think the regional is worst in terms of pay and qol. The OP said he has 121 time and a family, so I was thinking maybe a fractional wouldn't be such a hit to pay and qol, and I've had friends hired by the majors from a frac, some with no 121 time. 100 ways to skin a cat I guess.