Originally Posted by
goarmy
dont look for a good regional....look for one with a FAST upgrade....if you have a good contract you will only lose flying to companies who do it cheaper.. get the time and move on, if you care what a 25 yo RJ CA tells you in relation to 'managing' your career you will lose....get it and go! There is not one regional that will ruin your career....its proven
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This is the kind of thinking that will destroy our profession. goarmy, you say that with a good contract that you will lose flying to the lowest bidder, that is not entirely accurate. Can you explain to me why both ExpressJet and Republic have gotten new contracts within the past 12 months? Please develop your responses based off facts not just speculation. Yes more places with poor contracts do get new flying, including the company I work for. Getting new flying isn't based solely off the pilot contract. Remember that little thing called an RFP?
To the original poster:
Go somewhere that you can get your time in, make a living, and be happy. These days pretty much every regional has a quick upgrade, exceptions being American Eagle, Horizon, and Piedmont. Piedmont's upgrade should be dropping from what I understand. There is no reason to jump on with a place like Mesa or GoJet. Good luck in your search! Let us know how it goes.