What do you guys think about the current state of the industry and what is better the turbine PIC or jet time???
I used to think turbine PIC was better but the more I think about it the more I think either Jet time is better or its a crap shoot....
If the hiring boom happens in 3 to 5 years don't you think there will be a surplus of pilots with RJ jet time? And you might say well what about the ones with PIC and Jet time? Well most of those guys will be 5 to 15 year captains at most regionals and probably will stay there for the better pay and QOL given by their seniority number...So I am debating right now what would be better for the long term, stick it out at Lakes and upgrade or get in with a good regional (not a sub par one like colgan or pinnacle) and just gain total time and enjoy the better QOL....
If the retirement numbers at Majors end up being true then I think it won't matter what type of time you have, but rather what total time and how much 121 experience...
Insights?