Originally Posted by
jamesholzhauer
My last FO was a tanker and gulfstream Air Force pilot who spent a little under 2 years at a regional. Left the AF after a flying tour. There are a lot of mil fixed wing guys who go to regionals, even ones coming off flying tours.
If for no other reason than it's a predictable paycheck and bennies without much uncertainty about when you'll get called, swimming in the pool, etc.