I think that I am going to go for it and join the ACMI ranks. I am looking forward to a new challenge and adventure. I have reach most of the potential at my current company being a check airman with over 2000 tpic. The only gain by staying is more hours, additional type, and better seniority. I think that I can afford the risk and being single, the long trips won’t adversely affect a family. If things go south, then I can say that I am real airline pilot have been furloughed… Seriously though, I hope that I would have at least heavy and international experience for the future. As always, I hope for the best and plan for the worst. Thanks again for all your inputs, it is appreciated.

Unless one is on the level of a flight school grad going through some regional jet transition program, glass experience means virtually nothing. When one has some experience, the transition from steam gauges to glass is quite easy and a non event.

Plenty of glass pilots have washed out of training when trying to switch to steam but, it is quite rare the other way around.

I recently left a regional for a 74 operator. I was quite senior and checked the resume boxes. Right now, I think I made a good change. The money could be better, but it's fun and a lot more quality days off. The only advice I can give is research the company thoroughly, and study the CBA very well. Some companies can keep you out for a LOOOONG time (i.e. You come home and says "Hi Uncle!"). The work rules are ALL over the board, so study carefully.

YMMV

Just my 2 cents: I left a regional after many years to go to World. Can't speak for any of the other ACMI's but I am very happy I did it. Don't know what the future holds but who does. Personally I'm not worried about it, World has been around for 60 years but I just hope they are around another 20. The flying is great, the crews are great, and I personally like the schedule. Two weeks off every month is fantastic.

Left my regional after 8 1/2 years for a ACMI carrier. I am so much happier with this style of flying. Good luck, but choose wisely.

I second that! I'm sure it is not for everyone, but knew it was for me and the company I wanted it to be with. No regrets.

Left regional after 7yrs and 2600 Turbine PIC. Had I known better would have left after 1500; Easier said than done though.

PtP

I too left the lifestyle of a CRJ captain after six years with the co. and 17 days off per month. I am to date happy with my decision.

Eye opening experience
 

Leaving a commuter for ACMI/supplemental flying opened my eyes to a whole different kind of flying. I have a much greater respect for the kinds of flying I haven't done given how different supplemental flying (company: here's an airplane, fuel card, flyaway kit and we're wishing you the best of luck) was from they commuter flying I did. Turns out of a hub airport will always be there; flying into a jungle, 3rd world airport in the middle of night might not.

So what was the verdict? Was leaving the regionals for ACMI a wise and smart move? Do you still enjoy it, assuming you're still flying ACMI?

Holy resurrected thread batman!

Seven years...it would be interesting to hear an update though.