Originally Posted by FlyingDawgg

Hi all,

Currently I'm a CFI and graduating soon with a four year degree. I'm eligible for R-ATP mins and I'm kinda in a pickle. My end goal is to retire at a major airline. I'm currently an ambassador for a regional airline so I'm already involved in the company and I have company seniority but not pilot seniority. The airline doesn't have a base in Dallas/Ft. Worth but I'm open to commuting to some of the nearby ones. First year pay is one of the best in the regional market and they have good benefits.

My other option right now is a fractional company that I have a few strong connections at and is very convenient for me as I'm moving to Ft.Worth after I graduate. My girlfriend (Who I'm putting a ring on soon. Pretty serious relationship.) Will be doing her grad school in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area so being home based and not commuting would be a huge plus. First year pay here is 10k more than any regional currently and they have good overtime pay. I'm a hard worker and overtime is something I'd do since my girlfriend would be wrapped up in school anyway.

My biggest concern is if I go to the 91k operation will I have a good chance with getting on at a major (American, United or Delta) after a few years of getting some Multi Turbine PIC time. I know people that have skipped the regionals there and have gone to Southwest directly.

Thanks