Mesa vs Skywest vs Compass
09-11-2014, 06:28 AM
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Mesa vs Skywest vs Compass
A good friend of mine has been asking me which of these three airlines he should join. He lives in Chicago and has class dates for the E175 at all three. Please no trolling. He has about 3,000TT, previous 121 but has been out of the game while he and his wife started a family.
09-11-2014, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Fecking EJet
Surely he'd be on reserve forever at Skywest on the 175 and he wouldn't see the left seat for 7-8 years?
09-11-2014, 08:03 AM
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With a family, living in base will earn huge QOL points. I wouldn't even consider being a commuter with a family. If your friend was a commuter in his previous 121 endeavors, I can't imagine why he'd even ask the question.
09-11-2014, 08:11 AM
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I would normally say to go where you can fly the most, upgrade in a reasonable amount of time, and GTFO, but in this case that ship has already sailed since he has a family.
At this point it may be best to chase the QOL of being based at home, and just accept the fact that you may very well be a regional lifer. Either that or you'll be slinging gear for most of your time at the majors.
At this point it may be best to chase the QOL of being based at home, and just accept the fact that you may very well be a regional lifer. Either that or you'll be slinging gear for most of your time at the majors.
09-11-2014, 08:19 AM
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I've been out of the industry for five years, 4000 hours mostly jet time and three jet type ratings. I'm not current. Interviewing with regionals next month. Is some basic instrument sim time with instructor ok or do I have to go get a bfr...it really is a money thing. Don't want to spend the cash if I don't have to
09-11-2014, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by lmmk
I've been out of the industry for five years, 4000 hours mostly jet time and three jet type ratings. I'm not current. Interviewing with regionals next month. Is some basic instrument sim time with instructor ok or do I have to go get a bfr...it really is a money thing. Don't want to spend the cash if I don't have to
Where are you interviewing?
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