Originally Posted by
UhhhKhakis
Why would I want that? I’m plenty happy for now driving to work. Right now, where I am in life, it’s worth the difference in pay for me. Job security is pretty important to me too. Last I checked, Skywest didn’t send any active pilots home during covid when mainline did. Sure I could make 400k at mainline, but I’m okay with around 200k knowing I’m not going to lose my job the second there’s a downturn. You say mainline jobs are threatened, but I know 100% mainline pilots would complain to no end when they have a min rest overnight in Riverton Wyoming or Hobbs New Mexico. Also, I will try my best every time to get a commuter on my airplane whether it’s in the Jumpseat or in the back, but I can’t help but think it’s kind of funny that the only reason I can’t get them on is because of scope.
I had a similar mindset. Then I got the chance to go to a legacy (commuting), took it, and am far happier than I ever was driving to work. Money is only part of it, a schedule that doesn't beat me into submission is a bigger part. There are other things that contribute as well.