Originally Posted by Rhino Driver

You too make some good points Tin, but the bottom line is that an airplane like the 900 should be a Mainline aircraft. The pilots at the majors let that slip away a few years back. Can we get it back? Don't know and probably not.

The point about the guy being comfortable with his schedule and pay at the regional level is exactly my point. It's TOO GOOD. We entice too many people into this profession by making it a descent paying job at the lower levels. If the only reward was at the top, more people wouldn't just jump into aviation, and many have. The reward should be harder to attain. The initial sacrifice should be greater, and the ultimate reward should be just that...THE ULTIMATE job at a major airline. Used to be that way, anyway.

I respect your point of view Tin. Good luck moving up in the regionals to get that PIC time. In time, you will get where it sounds to me like you desire to be someday. Stay within your means and keep climbing the ladder.