Originally Posted by CL-65DRIVER

Just please don't come to Comair. We have enough D-bag chief pilots.

Originally Posted by mccube5

still trying to figure out what the means, except to interpret its a dbad comment from a dbag??

Originally Posted by mccube5

actually from what i have read in the last day commutair did not even bid to continue service in that area. big sky was the only carrier that even bid on flying into there.

Originally Posted by freezingflyboy

Well thats a very personal question and everyone's situation, of course, is different. First off, working for a Delta Connection carrier may or may not help you get on with Delta. From what I have heard, working for a DCI carrier really has no bearing on a job at Delta. To answer your question, the things that would be at the top of MY list if I were in your position with your goals would be upgrade time. Not knowing your age, (but I'm gonna ballpark it at somewhere 37-45 since you said you were in the Army for 19 years, thanks for your service by the way) if you want to get on with the big boys, you need to get that turbine PIC time ASAP. Truthfully though, it might be to your advantage to find a high quality regional that you could make a career at. I say that for 2 reasons. Assuming you are 40 years old, spend 7 years at a regional then 18 at a major your earning potential is not significantly higher at the major vs. a high quality regional. But your quality of life is going to take several hits when you are junior at the regional, a junior captain at the regional, and then again when you are junior at the major of your choice (which could be a long time depending on where you go). Secondly, assuming you stay active with your reserve unit, you can make a pretty good living between your airline career and your time with the reserve unit. If staying close to your unit is important and assuming you live in the ATL area, you should be looking for carriers with ATL bases (ASA, Skywest and Republic come to mind).

Now, these are all just ramblings without knowing specifics of your situation. You can debate all day long what the most important thing to look for in a company is but it ultimately comes down to what works best for you. If you are happy where you live, working for a company with a domicile in your city or within driving distance can make up for a lot of other issues. You mileage may vary. Best of luck to you.

Originally Posted by btwissel

just heard from my friend at Big Sky. he said they haven't paid the fuel bill at some outstations in 6 months. he said they've got a $50,000 and $60,000 fuel bill at the place they were staying last night.

Originally Posted by N6724G

Thank you, I appreciate that advice. ASA is at the top of list actually and you are right. I have thought about a career at a regional. Doing other jobs than just line flying like being a check airman, chief pilot, pilot recruiter. Those guys make a little extra.

Originally Posted by freezingflyboy

You can also do things outside the airline. Just because you work for an airline doesn't mean that can be your only source of income. A lot of guys have lucrative side jobs where they make more than they do flying the line. Real estate, tax service, and investment advice come to mind.