Originally Posted by
doug_or
Who the hell cares how low or slow they go? Its not Mesa- they get paid by the hour. If you're going to avoid PDT do so because of the long upgrades, uncertain future, propensity for closing bases, or inbred HQ staff. Flying a turboprop is nothing to be ashamed of and will not harm your carrier progression whatever the SJS folks say.
My limited experience talking with crews says ASA will treat you better than PSA... but take the first hand word on that count. Do you want to live somewhere in the south in particular, or just anywhere south of the IHOP wafflehouse line?
Doug, I currently live in Atlanta Ga, which is one of the reasons that I wanted to get some information on ASA, My entire family has worked for USAir at one point or another but I will be the first pilot. My mother and father started out at Piedmont when they were a big carrier (before USAir) so I've always dreamed of working for them. It doesn't matter to me if I flew the Dash 8's or the CRJs. I would actually prefer to fly the Dashs for awhile because I hear they are really nice planes to fly. I would like to work for PSA or Piedmont because when I do move up in the ranks I would like it to be with USAirways. Do you see me having a problem commuting from Atlanta to Charlotte? I would like to stay in ATL for as long as it is feasible but if I need to relocate then I will do whatever I need to get a job and hold onto it. My top 2 choices on where I would like to live would have to be ATL and Charlotte.