Best QOL Regional
I'm going to be retiring from the Coast Guard as a helo pilot and am considering the airlines. I'm looking at relocation to either Denver/Colorado Springs, Chattanooga or Nashville. I'm slightly considering eastern PA since I have family in the Northeast and could work out of NYC, Philly, Baltimore or DC. I'm looking to minimize nights away from home since I have two young kids. I know it might take a few years to build the necessary seniority. Is crazy to consider staying at a regional? It seems to me that the quality of life of a senior regional Captain must be pretty good. 80-100k annually plus my pension will be a decent income. Seems everyone is only interested in moving up; I'm not interested in constantly upgrading and changing companies, only to be the junior guy with a crap schedule every time. Recommendations for companies that could meet this goal?
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Originally Posted by cgarunner
(Post 2973314)
I'm going to be retiring from the Coast Guard as a helo pilot and am considering the airlines. I'm looking at relocation to either Denver/Colorado Springs, Chattanooga or Nashville. I'm slightly considering eastern PA since I have family in the Northeast and could work out of NYC, Philly, Baltimore or DC. I'm looking to minimize nights away from home since I have two young kids. I know it might take a few years to build the necessary seniority. Is crazy to consider staying at a regional? It seems to me that the quality of life of a senior regional Captain must be pretty good. 80-100k annually plus my pension will be a decent income. Seems everyone is only interested in moving up; I'm not interested in constantly upgrading and changing companies, only to be the junior guy with a crap schedule every time. Recommendations for companies that could meet this goal?
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If you end up in DEN/COS go skywest, I spent 3 years there it's a good company. If you end up near DCA/PHL definitely go republic. Avoid mesa, trans states, go jet.
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Thanks for the opinions. I know it varies, but how long do you think I'd wait for a schedule where I work no more than 15 days? Is 10-12 days/month possible? Or are there schedules that keep you home most nights (aside from reserve). I'm looking at long-term QOL vs. helicopter EMS, which I could roll straight in to working 7-on/7-off at $60-70k/year.
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Originally Posted by cgarunner
(Post 2974431)
Thanks for the opinions. I know it varies, but how long do you think I'd wait for a schedule where I work no more than 15 days? Is 10-12 days/month possible? Or are there schedules that keep you home most nights (aside from reserve). I'm looking at long-term QOL vs. helicopter EMS, which I could roll straight in to working 7-on/7-off at $60-70k/year.
Pick the regional that allows you to drive to work. The rest doesn’t matter. |
If you can drive to a republic base, it’s a great QOL choice.
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Yea the one u can drive to then hope they dont close that base
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Sounds like a corporate type gig would be more in line with what you want
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Originally Posted by cgarunner
(Post 2974431)
Thanks for the opinions. I know it varies, but how long do you think I'd wait for a schedule where I work no more than 15 days? Is 10-12 days/month possible? Or are there schedules that keep you home most nights (aside from reserve). I'm looking at long-term QOL vs. helicopter EMS, which I could roll straight in to working 7-on/7-off at $60-70k/year.
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If you end up in DEN/COS go Skywest or even XJT, they’ll be making an appearance soon in DEN. If you end up near DCA/PHL definitely go Republic Avoid Trans, GoJets, and the worst Mesa
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