Originally Posted by
md11pilot11
Reading these forums for a while for each of the regionals. It seems like no matter where you go you either fly a ton but the pay and contract is terrible or your stuck on reserve with a good contact. It makes it hard to chose the best option. If you could do it again would you still go to endeavor?
I personally would not come to endeavor again if I had the choice. When I came here, the compensation was top of the line with the bonuses (pre-TA), and there was lots of movement. Upgrades were projected in 18 months for new hires, and even less with prior 121 time. Now I’m going on 30 months with no upgrade in sight.
This place is just very stagnant compared to other regionals. The top 400 are never leaving and they take most of the captain spots in MSP, DTW, and ATL. Many of the other captains don’t have apps out anywhere since they are waiting for the DGI. Endeavor simply doesn’t have the constant attrition the AA wholly owned regionals have.
The quality of life here is good overall, but reserve times are very high and that will be terrible as a commuter.