Originally Posted by flybub

Crew Scheduling how can I help?
This is Joe John calling in sick.
I don't know you Joe, what's your employee ID?

Originally Posted by APCHCLIMB

Funny. Only two years ago at the start of Covid, when everyone said this industry was going to stagnate for years, no one would hire anytime soon, and everyone was wondering which regional would go under next, getting out of the regionals seemed like pretty common sense.

I remember watching the ALPA breakdown of all the American Eagle carriers and how much flying each one had lost. (Hint: a lot, but some more than others)

But now everyone is happy. Everyone is well paid. QOL is better than mainline. Well the good news is, if the banks collapse we will see who bet on the right horse.

Originally Posted by FlyinCat

There’s still reasons to stay at a regional. Nearest major airline base is a 4 hour drive away for me. I have good schedules and no interest in commuting. I can’t imagine a better QOL at the majors.

Originally Posted by VisionWings

The industry is moving slower these days for entry into 121. Many of you want to wait for the “flow” United, American, delta all created a flow. They want you to work for less than your value produces for their operations. With this point I recommend you leave your regional as soon as you can. Leave for any place even a move to a major or cargo carrier you’re not a big fan of. If these airlines see their regional model doesn’t work they’ll be forced to hand out seniority numbers mainline. Make their operations hurt. Why? Because they don’t mind letting pilots go hungry in lean times. You’re profit to them. A dollar amount with a cost for a service they provide. Your family deserves better. You deserve better. Do not wait for a flow. Do not wait around and be “loyal”. Corporate america doesn’t reward loyalty. In the past 30 years wage stagnated while record profits and ceo income exponentially increased while the true value of the median household income shrank. Now’s the time to seize that LCC or other carrier by the hand shake firmly and let regionals die. We don’t need regional jobs… we need major level jobs. If anyone says you’re not qualified or prepared for the “majors” ask them why that matters to them. Then go and prove them wrong. You’re a qualified capable pilot. Yes, you’ll be learning. But some of those captains gave up on learning years ago. Those captains want to take a nap while you do all the work. Those captains would’ve wanted the same opportunity you’re receiving now. Take the leap. Let the regional model burn. You’re only hurting your own progression and the median pilot income of those behind you when you stay.

Originally Posted by PeteyT

You should consider shutting the __ up until you have some experience in the industry. You're a joke. Trying to get your first airline job out of one side of your mouth, and telling airline pilots what they should do out of the other.

Originally Posted by Excargodog

Perhaps airline pilots who are hanging out at a regional by choice - at least those under 55-60 years of age - ought to listen to advice anywhere they can get it.

Originally Posted by VisionWings

If anyone says you’re not qualified or prepared for the “majors” ask them why that matters to them. Then go and prove them wrong. You’re a qualified capable pilot. Yes, you’ll be learning. But some of those captains gave up on learning years ago. Those captains want to take a nap while you do all the work. Those captains would’ve wanted the same opportunity you’re receiving now. [...] You’re only hurting your own progression and the median pilot income of those behind you when you stay.