Regional or state govt
 

I am torn should i go 2 pinnacle (got interview not hired yet) or work for my state (pilot). State job pay start is approx X2 but no turbine equipment.

what state if its California take pinnacle !!

Step 1 get interview

step 2 get job

step 3 ask question on apc

some what helpfull dude.....or dudet.

I would also say go to the interview then if offered job then sit down and go over pro and cons for each.

I would also look at what is your end plan, what is dream job. If wanting to move up in the airline world, working for an airline will be a plus.

If the state job can be a career job? if you can not move up to TP or Tjet aircraft at the state job, you will not be able to skip RJ job to get to a major airline.

The airline world is all about seniority so the sooner your in the better off you will be.

Gov't job - probably as secure a flying job as any, probably most holidays & weekends off (and most nights at home), probably with decent health care and a pension. That said, its probably a more political position (by its governmental nature) so you'll probably have to know how to "not rock the boat".

If you're happy with the offered compensation I'd say take the state job and be done with it...

but how do i get this driving a jet or large turboprop out of my system.

only one way to find out

Flying turbine equipment is "fun" and "cool" for the first month or two...then it becomes just another job. A job I enjoy or otherwise wouldn't do, mind you...but its still just a job.

Providing for yourself & your family financially while enjoying a decent quality of life...THAT is what this "work" thing is all about IMO.

Be careful with state flying jobs. When the state gov is in a money pinch, the aviation departments usually take a hit.