DCA/IAD regionals
#1
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DCA/IAD regionals
I live in the DC area and want to narrow down best options for locally based regionals. I understand PSA, Republic, XJT, Commutair, Mesa all have domiciles locally. I’ve got a couple options but not too sure where to go. Here are my priorities:
1. Quickest time to a line in DC
2. Maximizing flight time
3. Pay/work rules.
4. Upgrade
5. Local training
Thanks so much for the advice!
1. Quickest time to a line in DC
2. Maximizing flight time
3. Pay/work rules.
4. Upgrade
5. Local training
Thanks so much for the advice!
#4
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Posts: 161
I live in the DC area and want to narrow down best options for locally based regionals. I understand PSA, Republic, XJT, Commutair, Mesa all have domiciles locally. I’ve got a couple options but not too sure where to go. Here are my priorities:
1. Quickest time to a line in DC
2. Maximizing flight time
3. Pay/work rules.
4. Upgrade
5. Local training
Thanks so much for the advice!
1. Quickest time to a line in DC
2. Maximizing flight time
3. Pay/work rules.
4. Upgrade
5. Local training
Thanks so much for the advice!
You will be able to hold IAD out of training. Reserve is a moving target, but anywhere from 1-3 months can be expected. As the summer flying picks up, the time on reserve will drop.
2. Maximizing flight timeYou will be able to fly as much as you like up to 95 hours a month. On reserve it will be hard to hit that number unless you are willing to give up your days off. Once you get a line, it is very easy to pick up to 95 hours.
3. Pay/work rules.We don't have the best rules, but will be negotiating a new contract this year so hopefully this will improve.
4. UpgradeYou will be able to upgrade once you meet the 121 hour requirements.
5. Local training All the ground school is done at IAD.
If you specific question you can send me a PM. CommutAir is not perfect, but no regional is.
#5
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Joined APC: Jan 2014
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Right now it's hard to get into the good Regionals that have the higher pay and great work rules. You are looking at almost a year delay to get into training. People with seller resumes and internal referals are getting the TBNT letters.
Pilot shortage? What pilot shortage??? It was a pay shortage all along. You may have no choice but be stuck going to some of the low pay/QOL Regionals.
Pilot shortage? What pilot shortage??? It was a pay shortage all along. You may have no choice but be stuck going to some of the low pay/QOL Regionals.
#6
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Thanks so much for the info! I still fly with the ANG but I need more hours and to check the 121 box. Driving to both jobs would be clutch. Fingers crossed that it'll be a relatively quick (1-2yr) touch and go before getting picked up at the majors. I've got >500 mil PIC...does this mean I could potentially upgrade once I hit 500hrs 121 time? What are the thoughts between PSA & Commutair...I really am looking to hit the line the quickest and get those hours.
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Thanks so much for the info! I still fly with the ANG but I need more hours and to check the 121 box. Driving to both jobs would be clutch. Fingers crossed that it'll be a relatively quick (1-2yr) touch and go before getting picked up at the majors. I've got >500 mil PIC...does this mean I could potentially upgrade once I hit 500hrs 121 time? What are the thoughts between PSA & Commutair...I really am looking to hit the line the quickest and get those hours.
You want to go to the regional with the highest pay/QOL. Everyone transitioning into 121 thinks all that they should care about is hours. Once the novelty of flying the line wears off they wish they had a better quality of life. 1-2 years can be a real grind if you choose a place with low pay and QOL to crank out a few more hours. If the economy tanks or something else happens to delay your departure to a major you’re going to wish you went some place else... hard.
Of the list you published your only real choices are Republic or PSA in that order.
#8
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What do you fly and what are your other quals and hours?
You want to go to the regional with the highest pay/QOL. Everyone transitioning into 121 thinks all that they should care about is hours. Once the novelty of flying the line wears off they wish they had a better quality of life. 1-2 years can be a real grind if you choose a place with low pay and QOL to crank out a few more hours. If the economy tanks or something else happens to delay your departure to a major you’re going to wish you went some place else... hard.
Of the list you published your only real choices are Republic or PSA in that order.
You want to go to the regional with the highest pay/QOL. Everyone transitioning into 121 thinks all that they should care about is hours. Once the novelty of flying the line wears off they wish they had a better quality of life. 1-2 years can be a real grind if you choose a place with low pay and QOL to crank out a few more hours. If the economy tanks or something else happens to delay your departure to a major you’re going to wish you went some place else... hard.
Of the list you published your only real choices are Republic or PSA in that order.
#9
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Joined APC: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,099
Thanks, I guess it’s tough figuring out work rules/QOL. The pay doesn’t seem to be too much different between PSA/Commutair. Republic hasn’t called yet and I hear training is backed up until 2020! I’m currently flying the 737 at Andrews with 2500TT/600TPIC. Had apps in for 2 years...with no bites so it’s time to make a change and kick into gear.
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