Originally Posted by Jet Jockey 00 (Post 2281620)

If you want PIC time you can go to Piedmont. Our junior captain was hired 6 months ago. We have many guys from Mesa in our classes they are doing great. Many of our captains are making over 100k with overtime pay at 300%. Example picking up just 1 day of flying 4 hr. block get's paid 16 hrs. Some guys are making Airbus Capt. wages picking up OT.

Agree with HF EDV is good option as well depending on where you live. The 900 is a sweet plane.

Originally Posted by garrett490 (Post 2281536)

Hey guys thank you for the feedback. I think everyone's situation is unique to them. Older fellas need stability and don't have time on their side to bounce back. Younger fellas can make riskier moves and have time to recover if necessary. I do have 650 turbine PIC in Twin otters, caravans, king airs - all single pilot. I realize that upgrade is a daunting task - especially at a new company and in a new to me airplane. That being said I am up for the challenge. Right seat in the E Jet has made me a very lazy pilot in general and the challenge is non existent anymore. I live for the challenge of flying and constant learning in aviation. Being 26 years old I feel that I can make this decision and either benefit greatly or fail and not have to wonder if I could have done it. Living in fear (potential to bust a checkride) only slows me down and holds me back in life. I am going to move forward with the DEC position at GoJet as I feel I have far more to gain than to lose.

Words like "eventually" or "sooner or later" just don't hold much weight with me as I have no control over the decisions that a airline makes which effect me directly. Flows and upgrades based on seniority are not guaranteed. However a CA position at GoJet is there for me to have - I just need to put in the work during training. Its on my back. I like having as much control over my career as possible and 121 PIC time is indisputably valuable in aviation. Yes there might be easier and or safer routes - but I'm not looking for the path of least resistance.

Originally Posted by garrett490 (Post 2281536)

Hey guys thank you for the feedback. I think everyone's situation is unique to them. Older fellas need stability and don't have time on their side to bounce back. Younger fellas can make riskier moves and have time to recover if necessary. I do have 650 turbine PIC in Twin otters, caravans, king airs - all single pilot. I realize that upgrade is a daunting task - especially at a new company and in a new to me airplane. That being said I am up for the challenge. Right seat in the E Jet has made me a very lazy pilot in general and the challenge is non existent anymore. I live for the challenge of flying and constant learning in aviation. Being 26 years old I feel that I can make this decision and either benefit greatly or fail and not have to wonder if I could have done it. Living in fear (potential to bust a checkride) only slows me down and holds me back in life. I am going to move forward with the DEC position at GoJet as I feel I have far more to gain than to lose.

Words like "eventually" or "sooner or later" just don't hold much weight with me as I have no control over the decisions that a airline makes which effect me directly. Flows and upgrades based on seniority are not guaranteed. However a CA position at GoJet is there for me to have - I just need to put in the work during training. Its on my back. I like having as much control over my career as possible and 121 PIC time is indisputably valuable in aviation. Yes there might be easier and or safer routes - but I'm not looking for the path of least resistance.

Originally Posted by garrett490 (Post 2281219)

Hi folks I'm highly considering a DEC position with GoJet. I've been with Mesa for 21 months and upgrades have slowed to about 8 per month total. 2 E jet and 6 CRJ per last award. I'm on the E-Jet. This industry is very cyclical as we all know. I missed the wave at Mesa by about 6 months. Now we are in a position where there are more United E Jets to be had but our low pay, and overall weak contract doesn't allow us to attract the FOs we need to take on more E jets. You see the predicament. Yes if they can get the ball rolling again I'll upgrade quickly and hold a line. However, this current stagnation and weak contract doesn't paint an optimistic picture. As we all know PIC time is gold in aviation. Whether your applying to Delta or a corporate Citation gig - PIC time puts your resume at the top of the pile. The thing that attracts me to GoJet is the direct entry captain. Instead of waiting and or hoping based on projections to upgrade at ANY other regional - I can start class as a CA making 70/hr. PIC time and money. Two things that allow me to get to where I want to go. The question is what is this going to cost me? If I'm not gonna be flying then its costing me time. If they do withhold pay then its costing me money. If their schedules aren't commutable it could cost me quality of life. I don't mind putting my nose to the grind stone when it leads to achieving a goal.

Originally Posted by wmupilot85 (Post 2281927)

So I heard from someone that G7 is hiring direct entry captains, at your longevity from your current airline, with the bonus. Lies, or truth?

Originally Posted by Five93H (Post 2281944)

Holy desperation Batman.

Originally Posted by Five93H (Post 2281944)

Holy desperation Batman.