Which regional airline?
11-11-2008 | 07:33 AM
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From: Captain, CRJ-200, ASA
In my 9 years total at two different regional airlines, I wish I had a buck for every time this question was asked.
I think every single regional was "the place to go" at one time or another. It was Comair about 6 years ago. Look at them now.
The point is that question is useless. The place to go now will probably suck in 5 years. None of the regionals are long term because of the whipsaw power mainline management has.
If I knew then what I know now, I wouldn't have gone to pilot school. This business isn't what it used to be and is still heading downhill. There is no job security unless you're senior at a mainline. And I don't know of any way to go directly to mainline unless you flew a fighter.
I think every single regional was "the place to go" at one time or another. It was Comair about 6 years ago. Look at them now.
The point is that question is useless. The place to go now will probably suck in 5 years. None of the regionals are long term because of the whipsaw power mainline management has.
If I knew then what I know now, I wouldn't have gone to pilot school. This business isn't what it used to be and is still heading downhill. There is no job security unless you're senior at a mainline. And I don't know of any way to go directly to mainline unless you flew a fighter.
11-11-2008 | 01:48 PM
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From: CH2T Worst plane ever
It's honestly like a favor of the week contest between 3 year olds.
6 years ago it was Air Wisky and Comair
3 years ago it was Skywest and Expressjet
This year: RAH
Its a moving target. Which ever will hire you, pay you the best (oxymoron I know) and give you the best quality of life (again with the moron) is the best.
PS People will disagree with what I've said, you can basically substitute anyone with who I just named.
6 years ago it was Air Wisky and Comair
3 years ago it was Skywest and Expressjet
This year: RAH
Its a moving target. Which ever will hire you, pay you the best (oxymoron I know) and give you the best quality of life (again with the moron) is the best.
PS People will disagree with what I've said, you can basically substitute anyone with who I just named.
11-11-2008 | 02:13 PM
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From: Stagnant..
how can you list RAH as THE place to work for when their furloughing ? I would toss ASA's name in the ring due to the fact we've never furloughed and are operating very well right now, just lacking the big iron delivery
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