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05-14-2019 | 05:58 AM
#565
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Career Regional Pilots
I think I can say confidently that the vast majority of us didn't start out to be "career regional pilots."
There are many variables in this career. Only a few of them can be controlled by an individual. You always have the ability to choose who you work for. Things like hiring trends, market changes, economy cycles, 9-11, actions by your CEO, etc are out of our control.
If your timing, choices, and persistence lead to a seat at a legacy major, congrats.
You have good luck!
There are many variables in this career. Only a few of them can be controlled by an individual. You always have the ability to choose who you work for. Things like hiring trends, market changes, economy cycles, 9-11, actions by your CEO, etc are out of our control.
If your timing, choices, and persistence lead to a seat at a legacy major, congrats.
You have good luck!
05-14-2019 | 09:31 AM
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I think I can say confidently that the vast majority of us didn't start out to be "career regional pilots."
There are many variables in this career. Only a few of them can be controlled by an individual. You always have the ability to choose who you work for. Things like hiring trends, market changes, economy cycles, 9-11, actions by your CEO, etc are out of our control.
If your timing, choices, and persistence lead to a seat at a legacy major, congrats.
You have good luck!
There are many variables in this career. Only a few of them can be controlled by an individual. You always have the ability to choose who you work for. Things like hiring trends, market changes, economy cycles, 9-11, actions by your CEO, etc are out of our control.
If your timing, choices, and persistence lead to a seat at a legacy major, congrats.
You have good luck!
05-14-2019 | 12:29 PM
#567
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From: Reverse Cowgirl
I know that XJT is one of the better regionals when it comes to contract and QOL, but I can’t agree that there are many good reasons to stay at any regional for a career. This sector of the industry will always be at the whim of the major carriers. Work rules and QOL are usually easily matched or surpassed after a couple of years of seniority at a legacy or LCC. When it comes to stability and lifetime earnings potential, it isn’t close. XJT is a good place for what it is, but I still believe it is in the best interests of most people to be actively trying to move on.
05-14-2019 | 06:08 PM
#568
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From: Arrgh Jay
Training sim schedules are a **** show. Multiple emails per day with schedule changes, time changes, etc. Go from a 0000-0400 sim block to 1200-1600 bloody ck in a 36 hour time period and back again. First you get a bunch of days off, make plans, then get a call that they made another change and you don't have that time off. Ok- stay at the hotel for two days. Then get a call that the added sim is cancelled and you could have taken the time off anyway. No per diem, earn $2200 per month after taxes. Oh but yeah the free breakfast is great!
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