wrxpilot,

The corp gig doesn't have to be a dream, it just has to NOT be the nightmare RJs are.

GF

 

+100

 

Thanks for all the info guys, a lot to think about. I did apply everywhere and just waiting to see what happens.

 

Anyone know much about Compass? I was thinking about waiting for them also?

 

Apply there too, they should have a lot of turnover (flow) in the near future.

Odds are not high that you'll have job offers in hand at two or more airlines all at the same time...you will probably not get to choose between two or more.

About all you can do is rule out bad apples in advance. Decide which regionals you would be WILLING to work for and apply to all of them. Don't apply to the bad apples (Compass is not a bad apple). Take the first job offer you get. If by some chance you get two offers at once then come back and we'll help you choose.

Remember, they get to choose you too. Good chance that 30-50% of the airlines you interview will not hire you.

 

My bet is that youll be offered a job at each regional you interview for- Be confident in yur skills and have examples of recent experience at hand to discuss. If yur at the interview, they want to hire you. This was my experience at all 3 airlines that Ive worked for. Good luck bro

 

There is plenty of good info on these boards, so keep doing the research, but make sure you know what to "filter out," if you know what I mean.

In regards to upgrade time, realize that the recruiter will tell you what is happening right now, but you have to look into your crystal ball to try to determine what will happen to YOU. Yeah, it's mostly a crapshoot.

Personally, I went to a regional (Great Lakes) for the quick upgrade and it worked out. Others were not so fortunate. When I made my decision, I based it heavily on the following:

Bases
Upgrade
What people do I know there? What do they say about it?
How will working for this airline be perceived resume-wise down rhe road?

In the end, I'm very happy I went the route I did, and would do it again. That said, I'm not sure I'd do it again based on the way things are today! Point being: Weight the options and go with what YOU think for now. Enjoy the ride, because you're in for a wild one.

 

As mentioned before go to all interviews and then decide what is the best fit for you. Chasing the quick upgrade works sometimes, while choosing a place that is an easy/non commute also works for many. After a few year you will only then know if you made the correct choice.

 

Good advice. Also, never turn down an interview, even if you're not particularly thrilled with the operation. Interview experience is invaluable - you'll be much more polished when you finally get to interviews that "count". So ... apply everywhere, interview everywhere, then make the appropriate choice when you get offers.

 

My first suggestion is Expressjet. This is the largest regional in the world and is owned by SkyWest Inc which has close to $800 million in the bank. I think they'll be around whereas some other regionals may not.