Originally Posted by CBreezy (Post 1936771)

I'm sorry. I can't help myself. It's "rue the day" and it's not a good thing :). But yes, the PDT contract is one of the good ones.

Originally Posted by Senior Skipper (Post 1934766)

I love it when people try and make new guys feel bad for wanting to fly newer equipment. Why fly a 175 or jet, instead of a 145 or prop?

The fact is that newer equipment is more appealing, and generally pays more.

To the new guys, that's not to say that it makes sense to chase an airframe. After around 300 hours, maybe 4-6 months, the novelty and wow factor of the airplane will wear off. Oher things (like upgrade time, pay, time off, job stability) will weigh more heavily on your mind than what type of airplane you fly.

Nobody bids an airplane for the sake of flying that plane. There are always other overriding factors (base, pay, time off).

That being said, go to a regional with growth potential. Don't pick a place that is shrinking. If you want to go to an airline, and find out that many of the pilots are leaving, that should be a huge red flag.

Originally Posted by Tsuda (Post 1934544)

Our current management ensures the schedules are atrocious. It doesn't matter the aircraft count. In August there is a four day trip worth 9:08.

Originally Posted by RJ Pilot (Post 1937842)

Yikes! 5 day trips worth 10hrs?


Good Luck!

Originally Posted by RJ Pilot (Post 1937842)

Yikes! 5 day trips worth 10hrs?


Good Luck!