Originally Posted by LimaF

MIAMIA,

Last I checked Silver Airways is home every night or close to it. Not sure if it’s still the same, but for a long time that’s how it was. You’d be flying ATRs and or another turboprop. Pay was terrible, but they got a TA/ new contract that greatly improved it in the recent past. If you are dead set on being home more than away you may want to consider options other than 121.

There are many flying jobs in 135 where you are guaranteed to be home for the most part. Some of those options are medevac, feeder cargo, and others. Only thing about the 135 side is there is a much greater variance between what is considered a good company and what’s not. You need to do due diligence before accepting an offer. If a company pushes a training contract your way, consider if that’s something you really want to do. It isn’t always a red flag, but unfortunately many times is. These are not uncommon on the 135 side even up to now.

Bottom line is that the most prestigious, highly sought after, and best paying jobs in the flying part of this industry are 121 major px and cargo. You will likely be gone 30-50 percent depending on a variety of factors, especially when junior. YMMV but that appears to be the overall situation from my point of view. Best of luck.



Edit: Silver appears to be sticking with their traditional home most night schedules. Pay is also livable.

https://www.silverairways.com/careers