Originally Posted by SoFloFlyer (Post 3462483)

Currently at Republic and managed to get 16 days off in July. I’m on reserve, but I was able to drop a bunch of reserve days and pick up trips. Additionally, if you live in base and don’t mind reserve, you’ll be probably be hanging out at the home awhile not being called. RPA has a ton of FOs so it’s easy to drop reserve days or stay home and not be called, totally up to you.

Our junior line holders consistently get 15-16 days off and around 80+ hours a month if not more. We’re currently in contract negotiations so pay will come up, but if you want QOL at a regional, hands down Republic is the way to go!

Originally Posted by ORD567 (Post 3462485)

That sounds amazing - exactly what I was looking for. Going to put Republic at the top of my list then. Thank you so much for the recommendation!!

Originally Posted by ORD567 (Post 3462477)

Thank you so much! It’s always been my dream to fly turbine, so I think we’re going to look more into Envoy and PSA then. Being away for a bit is not a big problem - just trying to choose the options that keep that to a minimum (like about 10-12 nights away a month would be great)

Originally Posted by Flyboy68 (Post 3463490)

I guess it’s possible to only spend 12 nights away per month if you only get four 4-day trips a month, but with every regional being short staffed, they’re flying everyone as much as they can. I’ve been flying 90+ hours every month for a while now. Usually five 4-day trips a month. It sucks and I’m sick of it. I’m bouncing soon.

Originally Posted by flybub (Post 3462881)

Also at RPA. Consistently average 13-16 days off a month. Bidding in the top 50% in base in the right seat. I get the days off I want and I typically get what I bid for. I live 40 minutes from the airport and my QOL is fantastic. Obviously we have some issues going on with management not wanting to pony up on a contract, but the pilots have all the leverage so we'll see. As of now I have no complaints at Republic.

Originally Posted by ORD567 (Post 3463543)

Doesn’t five 4-day trips go against the minimum day off guarantee? Five 4-day trips means you work 20 days per month, and from what I’m seeing most regionals promise 12 days off per month. Or is there something I’m missing?

Originally Posted by OscarRomeo (Post 3463551)

At Endeavor the min days off for a line holder is 11. If you have a 31 day month you’re likely looking at five 4 days.

Originally Posted by ORD567 (Post 3463554)

Oh, I see. Sorry, I was thinking in terms of Envoy, PSA, and Republic.

Originally Posted by OscarRomeo (Post 3463622)

Yeah this thread is for best QOL regionals. I shouldn’t have brought up Endeavor as it has no place in that conversation.