Originally Posted by
PossibleDeviation
Let us know your thoughts when you finish training and are flying the line making >30% less than a 1st year FO on an RJ.
If that’s the case it’s because I’ll be sitting at home chillen instead of commuting 12hrs to and from base spending spending 7 days away from home on a 6 day reserve schedule. I’m ok making less money if it means not commuting not spending money on hotels or ****ty crashpads. At the very least while all my friends are sitting around not flying on reserve and finishing year one with 150hrs I’m expecting to be around 700-800hrs around the same time. Idc about racing to upgrade. If I’m here long enough to upgrade or become a jet blue pilot great, I’m not racing out the door. But if I get time quick enough and get an offer from a legacy that’s ultimately my goal. The sooner I can build more time the sooner I can be picked up. If I can get to a legacy in 2-3 year vs 5-6 staying at a regional it’s worth it to have made the jump to spirit.