The "good" airlines now might very be the worst place to be a couple of months from now. Wait and see how this whole delta nwa thing works out and see if anyone else merges.... it is anybodys guess. It is a very dynamic industry.

14 years after I started my first step I'm still paying off my student loans - you can deffer student loans when your income is too low...

proskuneho 2009 is your year! i dont want to see you post again till you get your app in every single place that will accept it! good luck to you!:D

Yea if you want to fly in the regionals dont put your roots anywhere. Just plan on a 1 or 2 leg commute then you wont be disappointed. The industry can change overnight. That being said nobody gives a ****** what you fly so i would try to get on with a company that has decent second year FO pay,(not alot of movement to the left seat so its nice to make some money in the right) and a SOLID contract (rigs, pay protection, good commuter policy etc.) Good luck!

Thanks everyone. I'm planning on driving down to the career fair in Miami January 16th. I'm studying for my ATP written and plan to take it before I go. I'll probably read a few gouges too. Any more advice? Wish me luck.