Which regional to pick ?
02-10-2022, 07:49 AM
#92
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Choice between Horizon and SkyWest?
Currently working as CFI/I and 135 Pilatus pilot towards ATP mins. Have a guaranteed class date with Horizon (Pilot Development Program) upon reaching ATP mins, and a guaranteed interview with SkyWest (cadet program). Based in the PNW, and am going to stay here. Which airline should I take, assuming I’m offered a job at SkyWest also?
02-10-2022, 08:20 AM
#93
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Originally Posted by BabyYodaPilot
Currently working as CFI/I and 135 Pilatus pilot towards ATP mins. Have a guaranteed class date with Horizon (Pilot Development Program) upon reaching ATP mins, and a guaranteed interview with SkyWest (cadet program). Based in the PNW, and am going to stay here. Which airline should I take, assuming I’m offered a job at SkyWest also?
02-10-2022, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by BabyYodaPilot
Currently working as CFI/I and 135 Pilatus pilot towards ATP mins. Have a guaranteed class date with Horizon (Pilot Development Program) upon reaching ATP mins, and a guaranteed interview with SkyWest (cadet program). Based in the PNW, and am going to stay here. Which airline should I take, assuming I’m offered a job at SkyWest also?
The better question is how backed up training is for both companies. If you have to wait 6 months longer for one compared to the other, you might want to adjust your priorities in life. I’ve recently moved to live in base. Once I’m senior enough to live in my base of choice at my current company I’ll move again. I have a significant other who’s been willing to make those type of sacrifices with me, very lucky.
02-10-2022, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by KirillTheThrill
I would recommend what ever company has the base you’re currently residing. Living in base allows you to pick up extra flying, and you’ll still have a better QOL then commuting.
The better question is how backed up training is for both companies. If you have to wait 6 months longer for one compared to the other, you might want to adjust your priorities in life. I’ve recently moved to live in base. Once I’m senior enough to live in my base of choice at my current company I’ll move again. I have a significant other who’s been willing to make those type of sacrifices with me, very lucky.
The better question is how backed up training is for both companies. If you have to wait 6 months longer for one compared to the other, you might want to adjust your priorities in life. I’ve recently moved to live in base. Once I’m senior enough to live in my base of choice at my current company I’ll move again. I have a significant other who’s been willing to make those type of sacrifices with me, very lucky.
To each his own I guess .
Not something I would do , not for a regional.
02-11-2022, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by idlethrust
Moving all around the lower 48 for a regional?
To each his own I guess .
Not something I would do , not for a regional.
To each his own I guess .
Not something I would do , not for a regional.
02-13-2022, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by jetlag q
In theory moving once to live in base for a regional you work for isn’t a bad idea at all. Regionals tend to have all the crappy schedules(& pay). Living in base allows for a better QOL. Imagine commuting the day before and after a 4 day(especially during the last month or 2). Being on reserve while living out of base isn’t ideal. No thank you.
02-16-2022, 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by BabyYodaPilot
Currently working as CFI/I and 135 Pilatus pilot towards ATP mins. Have a guaranteed class date with Horizon (Pilot Development Program) upon reaching ATP mins, and a guaranteed interview with SkyWest (cadet program). Based in the PNW, and am going to stay here. Which airline should I take, assuming I’m offered a job at SkyWest also?
I hear Skywest is getting 11 more 175s in SEA so more junior guys are getting it (2.5 years to hold it as a captain from what I heard). No idea how many hours these guys are getting.
Air group is giving away more of our flying to Skywest.
03-02-2022, 07:06 AM
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Does it make any sense to take advantage of any of these entry programs from the airlines such as PSA's "Cadet" program or United's "Aviate"?
Taking a cursory glance at them, it seems like they are simply giving you a hiring bonus up front in exchange for your career development to be tracked towards them.
Is it better to remain a free agent as you make your way to 1500 hours?
Taking a cursory glance at them, it seems like they are simply giving you a hiring bonus up front in exchange for your career development to be tracked towards them.
Is it better to remain a free agent as you make your way to 1500 hours?
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