Originally Posted by
atpwannabe
Padwan!!!
Ok...you got me there.
But I tell you that timing is everything. As you approach the point of diminishing return, and movement is stagnant, it may not be a good idea to jump to the majors. I'll concede that much. However say, for example, three years from now I have 2000-3500 TT, 1500 ME; 1000 TBP/PIC or there abouts; you doggone right I'm going to take a shot. True, I'll have to endure the initial training cycle all over again
but I wanna be holding a line position as quickly as possible. I'm aware that there are alot of variables right now that I don't know about....but it's good to have a plan and be flexible in that plan.
Nothing ventured....nothing gained!!!
atp
Erm...there goes your argument for jumping to the majors right there. Without knowing how old you are or how long you would have in the industry, I can tell you that as you get older and your schedule gets better faster at the regional level it can be tough to give up to go chase the "heavy metal". Different things are important to different people. If flying a big airplane a long way is the only thing that will make you feel successful then go for it. If making decent money while enjoying a great QOL flying a smaller airplane and being able to enjoy life and your friends and your family is what will make you feel successful then great.
I also would reevaluate your notions that in 3 years with 3500TT/1000TPIC you would be competitive at the majors. Even before hiring slowed and all these airlines started going belly up and putting hundreds of WAY more qualified guys out on the street, 1000TPIC was nothing magical and many guys continued to toil away at the regionals while doing everything they could to move on. Everyone's situation is unique and change is the only constant in this business. I'm sure your mileage will vary.