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Old 08-17-2013, 05:36 AM
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I apologize in advance if this is not the proper location for this thread but being a new guy, my options are quite limited. I am in the beginning stages of applying to the regionals and I wanted some advice on strategy. From what I hear, being based at home is the way to go. I live in Florida and I was looking for some advice on what regional what give me a good shot at being based here. I am not really worried on whether or not it's a jet or prop, I'm looking to stay as close to home as possible. I figured, pay is pretty much equal everywhere you go anyway. Thanks in advance for your responses.
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Old 08-17-2013, 09:00 AM
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Ladies and Gents,
I apologize in advance if this is not the proper location for this thread but being a new guy, my options are quite limited. I am in the beginning stages of applying to the regionals and I wanted some advice on strategy. From what I hear, being based at home is the way to go. I live in Florida and I was looking for some advice on what regional what give me a good shot at being based here. I am not really worried on whether or not it's a jet or prop, I'm looking to stay as close to home as possible. I figured, pay is pretty much equal everywhere you go anyway. Thanks in advance for your responses.
So where in FL?
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Old 08-17-2013, 09:51 AM
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Ladies and Gents,
I apologize in advance if this is not the proper location for this thread but being a new guy, my options are quite limited. I am in the beginning stages of applying to the regionals and I wanted some advice on strategy. From what I hear, being based at home is the way to go. I live in Florida and I was looking for some advice on what regional what give me a good shot at being based here. I am not really worried on whether or not it's a jet or prop, I'm looking to stay as close to home as possible. I figured, pay is pretty much equal everywhere you go anyway. Thanks in advance for your responses.
I think silver is the only FL based regional. However chances of you holding Florida are slim to none at this point.
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Old 08-17-2013, 10:15 AM
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Eagle has a MIA base. As long as your not based across the country you can commute easily to a New York domincile from FL. I did it for 6 years. Don't get me wrong, it is always easier to live where your based and I don't miss commuting.
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You can probably hold MIA EMJ at Eagle. I believe new hires are getting MIA, if not on the initial bid, you would be able to hold it in short time. Initially you may get JFK/LGA if not MIA and like the previous guy posted, it can be an okay commute as far as commuting is concerned.
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Ok. Thanks for the response! I'm out of RSW and we have quite a few flight going to NY on a daily basis so I definitely agree with that. I was more interested in Eagle and ExpressJet so I guess my chances are somewhat good to get MIA or NY. Thanks again and stay safe everyone!
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Ok. Thanks for the response! I'm out of RSW and we have quite a few flight going to NY on a daily basis so I definitely agree with that. I was more interested in Eagle and ExpressJet so I guess my chances are somewhat good to get MIA or NY. Thanks again and stay safe everyone!
I'm in your same boat just a little more north...narrowed it down to those choices as well. Im trying for express first but have friends at both that of course say good and bad things. Good Luck!
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Yes, I hear that! I have no shortage of friends who are all trying to talk me out of going to either one! Lol! I understand everyone has their frustrations. At the end of the day, we just need to be happy with our choice and make the best of it.
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