Originally Posted by
DH2time
Well since there is absolutely no comparison nowadays between NJA and Major airlines let’s just say from now on all comparisons are regionals vs NJA when the phrase 121 is used.
It’s most likely more realistic anyway, they both are a stepping stone to the majors. I don’t mean any disrespect since you can make a good living at both but you see people leave NJA/Regionals for Major airlines you do NOT see the flow going the other way unless it’s age 65.
there is a huge misconception here. NetJets is not a stepping stone to Major/Legacy airlines. It happens occasionally but is far from the norm.
With exceptions (which we won't get into here), you need quality turbine PIC time to get on at a Major/Legacy. That is not happening at NJA if you are thinking of going there now. With an upgrade time of....13ish years?
You might build 400 SIC hours in a year, possibly in a jet that (certification wise) doesn't even require a 2nd pilot. That is not moving the needle as much as going to a regional, getting 800-1000 121 SIC a year, and after a few years getting PIC time.
It is all about earning more points on PilotCredentials to get an interview and you'll rack those points up much much faster at a Regional than at NJA.
You'll have better TMAAT interview stories from NJA, but if you don't get "the call" it doesn't really matter.