Originally Posted by
Great Cornholio
Just another thing to think about. In 2003/4 time frame there was one airline (I don't remember if it was JB, SWA, or Airtran) that only counted turbine PIC time if you got it in a plane with a Max TO weight of over 20,000. Obviously the 1900's 17,120 (no idea how the hell that number is stuck in my head after over 7 years away from a 1900) wouldnt count. I remember thinking it was BS that my 1900 time wouldn't count since flying the 1900 is way harder than flying anything on AP.
Anyways thats another one of the reasons I left my 1900 job...although not like my 145 PIC time is doing me any good at the moment
Only you know how it is at GLA and TSA and which one would be better for you. I just don't want you to be surprised if the initial hiring wave may have a weight limit on acceptable PIC time. It has in the past and I'm sure it has a decent chance of showing up again (at least at the front end of the hiring wave)
That was JB. And it was just one airline. I would not turn down an upgrade at a regional to go back as an FO at another place. Plus all that seniority you worked for would be wasted. I would imagine you're going to feel very bummed a few months into ready reserve when you hear your buddies at the other place have already upgraded.