Originally Posted by
husky16
Eaglefly- do u realize that you and the hundreds above u are the problem at the regional level? Regionals are not meant to make a career at. When the majors hire again are you going to go or u too comfy with ur gig? AMR and Delta are trying to get u guys to quit or move on by closing bases and offering early outs. There is nothing worse than seeing a crusty old captain at a regional. When movement starts u guys better start moving. If their not paying u guys 6 figures than maybe they can pay more to the majority ur talking about. Move on. If ur not moving forward you are moving backwards. Now, if the majors started hiring...
I disagree with this. Generally speaking, regionals are stepping stones, but some regionals offer a great qol and pay for senior captains. Who wouldn't be happy working 3 locals each week that pay 7 hours each, live in base and make well over 100k yr? Now, I myself would like to move on to greener pastures, but if I get stuck at a nice regional there sure are greater tragedies in the world than that.
When the majors start hiring, it's true, there will be many regional captains who will pass. They will be too entrenched in their current position. 99% of the guys I fly with have no plans of moving on. Majors will need to sweeten the deal or drop the pic requirement in order to fill seats when the next boom hits.