There more to it than money. You must be young with no kids.


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Nope. I just understand that staying at a regional long term isn't a good financial choice. It's because I have a family that I'm looking to move on ASAP. Like I said, retirement, QOL, benefits, AND money. Probably in that order for me.

I'm old-ish w/ kids. First year at a legacy was better than any of my 10+ years at the regional. Except the training part, that's never much fun.

This. Said by every senior regional captain that finally got out of their comfort zone and made the switch.

And how do you rationalize the hit to your senior schedule?


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Lol. Said everyone until actually flying a major schedule.

So weekends off with holidays or being able to hand pick your schedule within a matter of months?


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How many first and second year major pilots have you talked to? I think you’d be surprised. By all means though, stay in your happy place.

Holidays, no.

Everything else is much mo bettah. Is it worth staying chained to the RJ oar for 1/3 pay for the rest of your career in order to be home on holidays for the next 2-3 years?

For me personally, no. All I mean by all of this is that I don’t fault guys that decide to stay. Everyone’s situation is different and I think it’s arrogant to think because it worked for you and was good for you it’s good for everyone.


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