How many Regionals did you apply for?
 

I fired off two applications yesterday and two more today to 4 different Regionals. I already got two calls today with an interview date with Skywest and an invite to interview for the cadet program for Air Wisconsin (even though I am about 200 hours away from my R-ATP). I expect to hear from the other two Regionals I applied to soon (Envoy and Republic).

My question is how many Regionals did you apply for when you started? What did you do in the situation that you interviewed and were offered a job at one before you got a chance to interview at the other? I want to explore all my options but just looking for a tactful way to say "thanks for the offer, but I am still exploring my options." Or should I just take the first job offer that comes in?

Apply to regionals that you're seriously interested in (top 3 with a fall-back), interview at those who offer you interview dates and accept the position if offered. Once you find the one that is the right fit, provide the others with ample notice (2+ weeks If possible) that you will not be attending class, thank them for their consideration and let them know you will keep them in mind in the future (vert important not to burn bridges... especially at regionals with flow through/ partnerships with majors).

Just apply to the one you want to go to. If you don't care, take the first offer.

Applied at 2, got offers to interview from both and only wanted to go to one of them and got the job.

Applied at three, got offers from all three. Accepted them all. Chose the one I wanted to go to and immediately informed the others I appreciated their consideration but would be choosing Republic. No hard feelings were made.

Thanks, I think that will be my strategy.

Apply to one you know you don't want to go and interview their first. It's called practice and it helps get your log book ready. It also helps getting the nerves relaxed and practice answering questions.

I applied to the one I wanted and that was it.

One. I applied to the one I wanted. They called back 12 hours later, interviewed a week after that, and started class a month after that.

I wish my situation was like that where I definitely knew which one Inwanted to go to. I don't love going to 4 interviews in three weeks, but I want to make sure I pick the right one if I am lucky enough to get offers from all of them. I am seeking advice on what to do if I receive multiple offers but have not decided where to go yet. It seems like the consensus is to accept each one, then politely call those that I didn't choose to withdraw before my class date.

Easy pick for me as their biggest base is where I live.

I don't think the interviews make that determination though. Each one will give you the warm and fuzzies. You need to figure out what's important to you and compare how each stacks up. If you have a specific question about a specific carrier, ask on here and weigh your options.

I applied to nearly all regionals. However, I took my time, vetted each of them and their offers, weighing their QOL, pay and how happy their pilot group is.

Give the one you want a few weeks head start.. if no call, then start applying elsewhere...

Thanks everybody for the advice. I had 4 interviews scheduled, Republic, Skywest, Envoy, and Air Wisconsin.

Last week I interviewed with Republic first, then Skywest. Envoy and Air Wisconsin were next week. I received an job offer from Skywest the next day, but had to wait a week to hear from Republic with a job offer. Through two interviews I had seen enough, I knew Republic is where I wanted to work.

I called Skywest and thanked them for their consideration, but I would be withdrawing my acceptance of their CJO. The lady was nice about it and it was a pretty quick conversation.

Just a few months ago Skywest was my #1 list and really my only choice. But with no bonus and form what I hear a ****ty contract for new hires, they went down to #3 or 4 on my list. Even though Republic doesn't have the highest bonus, they have the highest first year pay, great routes, SAP is coming in a couple months, and a standardized fleet of ERJ 170/175s. All the factors combined including base made them the best fit for me.

I applied to 7 that I was interested in. I did 6 interviews and got 7 job offers. (I don't count a 10 min conversation on the phone 30 mins after submitting an application an interview.)

I am very glad I did multiple interviews. If you can afford to give up a couple of weeks or month (not getting a pay check), plan out the interviews and get a good idea of the companies that are out there and be able to distinguish the differences between them you'll be doing yourself a favor. The industry is way different than it used to be. If you have the hours and the ratings you will most likely get hired at any regional you choose.

And where did you decide to go?

Endeavor Air, if you have specific questions about them feel free to PM me

Which one offered a job after a 10min conversation? Mesa?

That's what I am curious about lol


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Is it that obvious... Yes