Originally Posted by
weirdbiz
Regionals should be a temporary part of career advancement. If they become more than that, they need to pay a lot more than Skywest or any regional pays, otherwise this is not a worthwhile career to retire from. .
Not every one of us wants to move on to a major. AWAC has had great pay in the past and a great contract. Even though we have a concessionary contract (which by the way is still above airlines such as United and others) doesn't mean it is a place you can't retire. I make enough money to provide for my family and still have enough extra to do a lot of other things. I enjoy EXCELLENT quality of life and seniority and I've been there 8 years. Unless we close or something else drastic, I'm happy to call it home. I could easily bust my ass throughout the year to clear 100K but 75-80K will work for me.
Sometimes it's not about the money, the big metal and the "dream." Sometimes it's about being thankful for what you've got and enjoying the fact that you can spend the extra time at home.
Majors are not every man's dream. Right now they are more of anyone's nightmare and for many a stagnant pool with little stability. But we have that at the regionals as well. It's all about the individual not about the majority.
A HAPPY REGIONAL GUY