Originally Posted by
Terrain Inop
You're not listening. If you don't want to be at a regional forever you need to log PIC time to move on. Currently at horizon it is 12-15 YEARS to upgrade to captain to start logging PIC time so you can move on. Keep building hours and apply to SkyWest if you want to be base on the west coast. You'll eventually upgrade there and be able to move on.
Completely wrong IMO. I have been advising everyone I know trying to make the jump to a regional that it doesnt matter where you go, just go if you can survive.
I will refer to this post in 3 years, at that time more than 50+% of the majors will be taking guys with no PIC time, mark my words. It started to happen in 2008 before the industry downturn, it will happen again. I bet 3000TT with 2000 Turbine SIC or PIC and you will get interviews.
FWIW I am a former QX FO who never upgraded and moved on in 2008.