Are the majors that much better these days than a good regional
12-04-2007 | 07:46 PM
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I spent 9 years at Continental Express and 2.5 years at Continental.
IT IS BETTER! I make more already as an FO than I did as a 9 year CA(actually, I'm doubling my pay this month in Captain training!). The planes are better, the destinations are better. I flew to Milan, Rome, and Barcelona last month (and had two weeks off straight). I have type ratings in the 737, 757, & 767. I would rather be number last at a major than number one at a regional. Go for the major.
IT IS BETTER! I make more already as an FO than I did as a 9 year CA(actually, I'm doubling my pay this month in Captain training!). The planes are better, the destinations are better. I flew to Milan, Rome, and Barcelona last month (and had two weeks off straight). I have type ratings in the 737, 757, & 767. I would rather be number last at a major than number one at a regional. Go for the major.
I think Otto is drinking a severe amount of Kellner Kool-Aid, there is a lot of improvement that needs to be taken care of this time around (health insurance, pay, pbs, training on days off)
I would also say that regionals, are way tooooooooo Dependant on the Major airline they feed. I would say Regional crews are more fun and more apt to shoot the breeze with then some of these older folks I run into at the majors.......
Bottom Line
go for the major, I would have to agree with Otto, I would rather be the last guy on the list at Big Momma CAL, then the first at a regional
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12-04-2007 | 10:51 PM
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I’m still in the process of figuring out where I ultimately want to end up in my career. My ultimate goal is to move out west. DEN would be first on my list, but SLC would work fine for me as well. Basically, I could accomplish this in one of two ways. Get on with United or Frontier in the next 4 or so years or attempt to get a job with SkyWest in the next few months. I posted a similar question about this a month or so and I think my decision ultimately comes down to this.
Do the majors really offer that much more than a good regional like SkyWest in this day and age. I realize that carriers like United and Frontier pay much more, but strictly from a quality of life perspective what would be the differences between the two. I’m looking for specific differences such as number of days off work rules, etc. If the majors are only marginally better these days, would this difference be enough to justify loosing you’re seniority.
Last time I posted about this, the general consensus was that I should stick with Mesaba, get my upgrade and move on. I agree and if I do plan to move on to a larger airline, then I will stick it out and get my PIC (Thanks to those who helped me make this decision). On the other hand, if I decide I want to make a career at SkyWest, then giving up my few months of seniority wouldn’t be that bad.
Do the majors really offer that much more than a good regional like SkyWest in this day and age. I realize that carriers like United and Frontier pay much more, but strictly from a quality of life perspective what would be the differences between the two. I’m looking for specific differences such as number of days off work rules, etc. If the majors are only marginally better these days, would this difference be enough to justify loosing you’re seniority.
Last time I posted about this, the general consensus was that I should stick with Mesaba, get my upgrade and move on. I agree and if I do plan to move on to a larger airline, then I will stick it out and get my PIC (Thanks to those who helped me make this decision). On the other hand, if I decide I want to make a career at SkyWest, then giving up my few months of seniority wouldn’t be that bad.
12-05-2007 | 09:54 AM
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12-05-2007 | 11:37 AM
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haha I know I know, thats what I mean, there soul existence is to provide for the major airline, like a hooker to her pimp, unless you da pimp, it aint no good............ Why majors can't have smaller airplanes on the same list is beyond me............oh wait I know so the "regionals" can fly dc-9 sized aircraft for a 1/3 of the pay
12-05-2007 | 03:33 PM
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[QUOTE=SAABaroowski;273666]I think Otto is drinking a severe amount of Kellner Kool-Aid,
What are you talking about? I'm drinking Kellner kool-aid for liking CAL better than XJT? I thought you wanted to come here too? If so, what are you drinking? Re-read my post and tell me what kool aid you're talking about.
What are you talking about? I'm drinking Kellner kool-aid for liking CAL better than XJT? I thought you wanted to come here too? If so, what are you drinking? Re-read my post and tell me what kool aid you're talking about.
12-05-2007 | 04:25 PM
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