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Originally Posted by E175 Driver (Post 2324769)

I do. Nothing wrong with that. If I tell them envoy they would basically say, '....oh those puddle jumpers???'

Until someone calls your lie that mainline pilots don't fly regional jets.

Or are you guys saying you fly mainline jets too? :p

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Originally Posted by tcco94 (Post 2324860)

Until someone calls your lie that mainline pilots don't fly regional jets.

Or are you guys saying you fly mainline jets too? :p

Well the Ejet looks very similar to an A319 or 737. They don't know the difference!

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Originally Posted by E175 Driver (Post 2325034)

Well the Ejet looks very similar to an A319 or 737. They don't know the difference!

I'm willing to bet you don't either...:eek::rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by lalo (Post 2324858)

Great health insurance, duty/trip rigs, trip touching (turn your 7 day primary into 21 days off), up to 8% 401k match, training dept that actually knows the aircraft, stable 50 year history. Off the top of my head.
My buddy is regretting jumping ship for there, as are others who went to Endeavor, etc.

Fair enough. Those sound like great benefits for someone with a wet ATP who's going to be on property for a while. For the OP who is looking to get back in after being in the 121 world and has the time, CommutAir is upgrading guys immediately with 1000 121 hours. That means better first and second year pay than being an FO. Getting the time that many majors don't list as required but obviously prefer and help separate your resume for the thousands of regional FO's without it.

I've heard great things about AWAC, in no way trying to knock it down. AWAC, Endeavor, both solid options. Even PDT, go flow to AA in 5 years and the last 7 years of your career you can earn mainline money. Best of luck in your decision.

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Originally Posted by YLpilot (Post 2318995)

Do any of you actually commute from or to ATL? I commute Chicago to ATL and between ORD and MDW and the 6 or so airlines that fly that route I have 35ish choices a day to get to work. It isn't bad at all. Now something like ATL-MCO or ATL-TPA would suck real bad.

Several conversations going here but let me add to the Atlanta commute component. I used to commute atl-Iah and it was not an issue and now work for Envoy and commute to DFW. I've had one day that took 3 tries to get on. It's really pretty good. Get dropped off at the north terminal, door N7. KCM is a 2 min walk from the door and gate T10 is 100' from the KCM line.

But to not commute at all would be great! Living in base allows you to make more money also. Picking up overtime or 200% pay trips is convenient, something that's really hurts your quality of life if you commute.

I'd also say that with the amount of time you have left to fly, the flow is a consideration.

Thanks for the input from all. I knew there would be no perfect answer, but many of you reaffirmed my thoughts. Since we live in the ATL area and with a solid option that doesn't require a commute, I'm taking a swing at an Endeavor interview in a few weeks. As much As I hope to quick turn to a major, I've been around long enough to know that the airline business can change rapidly. All it takes is another 9/11 type event, the economy to tank, or fuel prices to soar. QOL goes a long way to putting up with any set backs. All going well, I'll get on with them and get ATL based. Again thanks for the input.