Never ask pilots you don’t know for career advice. They will usually only tell you what benefits them. For the guys that want a new contract, they will tell you not to come, hoping it will force the company’s hand to raise pay. For the junior guys that think a major will be calling as soon as they get their 1000, contract isn’t as important, and they want you to come and boost their seniority.

Real facts, you may not get the 175, and if you do, you may not be flying much. If you are ok flying a 145, or sitting reserve for awhile on the 175, then this may be the place for you.