Originally Posted by
ComeFlyWithMe
If Skywest is still a decent place to work in 5 years that would be OK
FYI, the CA jet bases at Skywest are fairly senior. Currently all new hires are getting ORD and MKE, although DEN, SLC and FAT are available within a few months.
Originally Posted by
ComeFlyWithMe
Horizon used to be a choice of mine, until I found out about their slow upgrade.
Horizon LOVES UND grads. I'd look em up down the road when you're ready to apply and see how things look over there. I've met a handful of people there who are willing to put up with a laundry list of [their own] complaints simply so they can be based in Seattle or Portland.
Originally Posted by
ComeFlyWithMe
And how senior are United's and Northwest's SEA bases?
A couple of months ago I sat next to a SEA based United FO. 15 years with the company and he can't hold CA. I'd call that senior.
As mentioned above, you're probably getting a little ahead of yourself, but it's good to have an idea of what you're getting into. Get your degree (in something you're interested in - even if it's outside of aviation), get your ratings, and enjoy the journey. There will be plenty of time to think about things like commuting and seniority lists down the road.