Originally Posted by
GoesTo11
Everyone's circumstances are different. It doesn't make it right or wrong to become a DEC somewhere. While I didn't speak with everyone in the room there were some former ExpressJet guys, some coming out of retirement and some jumping ship from other regionals.
ULCC doesn't work for me. I think it is a great option for others. I am not saying you are judging folk's decisions. It doesn't matter to me.
I have been in the industry long enough to see it change over and over again for better or worse. Kudos to the 1-2 year FO's that can make the jump to a major. This simply did not exist decades ago. Be grateful and humble if "you" end up being one of the few whose career is a straight line upwards.
Real estate is location, location, location. This business is timing, timing, timing. You can decide when/if you want to get into the business and some of where/when you go someplace, but if you don’t have what you need experience wise when the “right” company is hiring, doesn’t help you and because one never knows if it was the right time until it’s passed and really you just have to jump in and hope.
Those regional FOs that made it to the majors after a couple of years were in the right place at the right time. I can assure you that won’t be happening in twelve to sixteen months.
Not everything is for everybody. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Sure there may be better places, but it still all boils down to the individual. One’s family situation plays a big role in what works for them. “Best” airline probably isn’t the best if it means a commute when you could live in base with family if working for a different airline.