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02-13-2015 | 01:57 PM

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Slapum Wtarsec

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This thread is almost two months old but still a very relevant question for new hires looking for opinions from current 121 pilots. Me...Military pilot commuting from MI just looking for honest opinions. Thanks

02-13-2015 | 02:07 PM

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CBreezy

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Originally Posted by Slapum Wtarsec

Choose the place with the easiest commute from Michigan. Pay and upgrade are similar. One flies E-145 50 seater and the other flies CRJ-200,700,900 50 and 76 seaters. Your goal should be the place that gets you into class fastest and the best commute. Unless you have skeletons in your closet, you'll be picked up by a major before you upgrade to Captain.

02-13-2015 | 03:29 PM

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Slapum Wtarsec

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Thanks! No skeletons just low time because my base lost our jets. Leaning more towards TSA, class date in less than a month

02-13-2015 | 03:41 PM

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etflies

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Originally Posted by Slapum Wtarsec

Thanks! No skeletons just low time because my base lost our jets. Leaning more towards TSA, class date in less than a month

If you have any questions about TSA training, PM me and I'll answer what I can. For what it's worth, I left one of the so called "good" regionals to come here and so far I don't regret it.

02-13-2015 | 03:49 PM

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Thanks! No skeletons just low time because my base lost our jets. Leaning more towards TSA, class date in less than a month

What base?

I would agree with the others: pick the path of least commute. What about Compass or even Endeavor? a DTW base would be good for you. Like others have said, if you are ex military with no skeletons, you'll be at a major in no time so upgrade times and other things pertinent to the average regional new hire are of less concern to you right now.

Thanks for your service (Ex-AF Driver)

02-13-2015 | 04:11 PM

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Slapum Wtarsec

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Originally Posted by PilotCrusader

My squadron has pilots that are FOs for both Compass just announced their closing DTW and the Endeavor FO has moved up 4 spots in 8 months at LGA.
I'm MI ANG, thanks for your service and insight

02-13-2015 | 04:19 PM

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Slapum Wtarsec

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Originally Posted by etflies

If you have any questions about TSA training, PM me and I'll answer what I can. For what it's worth, I left one of the so called "good" regionals to come here and so far I don't regret it.

Copy thank you!

02-13-2015 | 04:35 PM

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I left republic for TSA...start IOE sunday...throw any q's at me

02-14-2015 | 12:06 AM

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Snickers

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Originally Posted by PilotCrusader

Compass is definitely closing the DTW base. DTW is expected to go Jr at 9E and with a $20k/year bonus, i'd think that is your best bet. No need for you to chase upgrade times being prior mil

Thank you for your service as well

02-14-2015 | 03:01 AM

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From: CRJ 200/700/900 CA & Instructor

If it were me I would chose PSA. If you already have the mins to upgrade then you will do so in about 6-7 months. You will spend about 2 months in training. 1.5-2 months waiting on IOE at home while getting paid. Then come off IOE with a line and upgrade in 3-4 months. If you do the TSA thing then great you get to log a little PIC time when they let you fly in the left seat but again you are scheduling's puppet on both the CA side and the FO side for a long time. You will be getting paid less over the course of your first year at TSA and not have the QOL that the contract has at PSA. Just my 2 cents.