CLT FO on short call reserve here, I’m blocking at least 70hrs per month and am on track to upgrade 1,5 years from DOH. Granted I pick up a lot of open time trips on my days off, but that also lets me credit 110hrs plus a month which is not too bad… doesn’t matter where you look, each place has their difficulties and struggles. I’ve talked to friends at other regionals and also LCC. Some say they want to leave for a LCC ASAP, some say they almost regret leaving for a LCC and should have just waited around for a major to pick them up.
This place has the advantage of junior upgrades, and those legacy carriers love to see PIC 121 time.