Originally Posted by
TheDashRocks
The left seat of anything is better than the right seat of anything. (Fixed wing)
Not true, I personally know several widebody FO's who have been domestic CA's but bid back into the right seat, pay is about a wash but QOL is vastly better.
At SKW, CRJ FO wins vs. EMB CA in every category except pay which is a wash. Unless you need TPIC or live in a Bro-only base, there's no point in doing the EMB upgrade.
Well I guess some folks just have a need to be large and in charge, so it might be better for them to reign in hell...
Rickair,
For me upgrading to the EMB is less about being large and in charge and more about QOL. I can hold a Jr. IAH slot but will be reserve (with a 6 hour commute).
I could stay FO, but since I'm a line-holder on the EMB I decided to try that for at least a year. Also, I live in a bro base and am hoping to get a transfer back home...