Jet87

You need to take the Bro and then you can transfer to the RJ in SFO when you can hold it. Trust me, it's the best decision

kfahmi

That did cross my mind, but here is another dumb question: If you transfer to the RJ, do you not have to go to MSP like all the new-hire RJ guys? Or does the seniority you've acquired by flying the Bro help you get the RJ base you want?

(Sorry for the dumba** questions)...

ClarenceOver

stop thinking about the majors you havn't even made it to a regional yet!!!

USMCFLYR

I'm glad you say honestly for advice because that part of "really, really" want to fly a jet says that you have SJS and would bypass solid advice if it didn't fit a preconceived idea you had already formulated because you've been dreaming about that jet for a long time it sounds - - 5000 TT!?

Ever heard the saying 'putting the cart in front of the horse'
You need P121 time (you're going to get it). You need turbine time (you're going to get it). If you do upgrade sooner on the Bro than the CRJ then you'll get your P121 TPIC time (golden I hear on this forum), round it out with a little*jet* time down the road if required and then you can start worrying about the majors.

You are about to make a decision based on flying jet right out of the gate that many experienced pilots on this site say make the airline lifestyle almost unbearable. Really ask yourself WHY.

JamesNoBrakes

If there's a real pilot shortage at the majors, it won't matter.

If not, you'll be competing with ex-fighter pilots and jet captains with thousands of hours of jet, PIC, turbine, carrier landings and everything else for that major slot and it will be more important to focus on upgrading at your own company and whether you took your first 121 job as a turboprop or jet won't matter one bit.

kfahmi

So you make some really good points, which is exactly why I posted here

Yes, I do have SJS. When the interviewer asked me "What's your biggest weakness as a pilot?" I replied 'I have a really bad case of Shiny Jet Syndrome," which got a big laugh

Anyhow -- I do appreciate the advice. Sounds like the Bro is the smarter choice for a number of reasons.

Although I know the Skywest route network for the Bro, and I've literally flown to all of their airports (except SFO and LAX) countless times. I could rattle off the preferred IFR routings to ACV, CEC, MFR, LMT, CIC, SBP, PSP, PDX, and SEA without looking at a chart. Kinda seems odd to fly all the same routes I know so well. (I've done a lot of Part 91 corporate multi-engine piston flying all up and down the West Coast.) I was kinda hoping for more diverse experience, geographically speaking.

But still, the unanimous response here makes me think that the Bro is the better choice, to avoid the commute...

ClarenceOver

I would tell guys to get a new wife and kid if it meant they could avoid the commute. Commuting sucks.

Jet87

Not dumb at all. You're seniority you've acquired will stay with you the entire time and help you get the RJ base you want. When your seat lock is up you can bid for the RJ in any base or you can bid for the RJ just in SFO and when you can hold it, you will be awarded SFO RJ and never have to commute for the RJ

RazzorAPC

single or married, kids or no kids, doesn't matter, commuting sucks big time. it might seem ok the first 6 months, but the stress of getting back and forth to work will start to take its toll. Don't commute just to fly a certain aircraft when you can be based in your home city. and cross multiple time zone commute sucks even more. i did it 6+ years, trust me when i say it is NOT worth it.

9kBud

Seniority is seniority, no matter which airplane you're on. So yes you take it with you from airplane to airplane and seat to seat.