Originally Posted by saab2000

I am currently flying as captain on the CRJ-200 and have been for a couple years. I have also been getting tired of the situation I am in and I am beginning to realize it is taking a toll.

So I interviewed at Compass a few weeks ago with the goal of being home more and having some flying a bit closer to where I like to be. They offered me a spot in their hiring pool, with a possible class date this summer. I am grateful to them for the opportunity to maybe join them.

I easily have my 1000 PIC on the jet and so going back to the right seat won't affect my marketability later, should I choose one day to move on to another carrier. But for now Compass seems to offer an improvement in the all important 'quality of life' factor.

I'd like to hear from some Compass pilots about some of the positive and some of the negative issues at the carrier.

Obviously I'd be on the right seat and on RSV initially. What are some of the RSV issues? How are the schedules? Are they commutable? (I live in GRR)

What are the contractual issues?

I know the pitfalls of the lower pay, etc. Only I can figure that one out. But I'd like to hear from those of you who went from a regional to another more or less regional carrier.

Any information is welcome. Looking for both good and not-so-good.

BTW, I don't want to hear only from the malcontents!!! You know who you are!