Originally Posted by
lavdestroyer
Should I roll the dice and go to Commutair with the hopes of getting in and building time fast and getting into Aviate and hopefully United as they ramp up hiring even though the pay sucks and some people don't like it and the risk of 145's going away and the airline folding. Or should I go to SkyWest or Envoy where there's more security, nicer planes and better pay but potentially be an FO for 3+ years? Would it be a "rolling the dice"?
Build time fast? Here? Not gonna happen. On reserve you will hardly fly at all. And as a junior line holder I’m getting 50-6o hours a month. Don’t mean to be negative but that has been my experience so far. If quality of life, pay, or building time fast is a priority. You will not get that here and just being blatantly honest. What you will get is a Great pilot group, and lots of fellow pilots willing to help you out. Obviously if you can’t get in anywhere else I say go for it. But if anyone else gives you a CJO, take it and run.