Originally Posted by
Beechlover
No plans to go to a legacy carrier. I'll be right at 6 figures when I'm a five year capt. By then, all you young guys will be running out in droves while I climb to nice comfy seniority number where my QOL will greatly benefit right where I'm at. How much money does a person need to be happy? I know what I need! If I cant live on 100,000 and change a year, save, invest, AND be happy, there's something wrong. Can't wait to see all you young guys blast outa where I'm at LOL!
If you're a senior CA and older (45+) then i dont blame you. If you're younger than, good luck because the RJ boom is over IMHO. To each their own i suppose
Originally Posted by
iPilot
True but you'll still be at a regional (assuming that's where you are). Look at the former ACA crowd, or Comair and now XJT. They had it all and wouldn't dream of leaving but in the end their major partner put down the hammer and now they're shrunk, shrinking, or gone all together.
Majors, albeit not the sturdiest companies, at least dictate their own destiny. With a lift provider, you're only as solid as your current contract. Even then, if your major runs into trouble things can get ugly. See my above post for what I think about SkyWest and Republic's position right now.
I'd have to say if given the opportunity, I'd take starting fresh at a major than be a lifer at a regional. Even though the QOL is great, I'd sleep a little better at night not worrying about what the next CPA will bring.
Great post and you have a very good overall picture. BTW my QOL and Pay is better on year 2 longevity than i had at XJT as a CA. If you look at Comair, XJT, ACA, etc over the past couple years you can see that the "good ole days" at the regionals are coming to an end. It was another bubble that has burst and it will always be a concern when the CPA is coming up. Its not a sure bet going to a major but in the long term (career) your odds are much better, especially if one can get on early when hiring begins.
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