Originally Posted by freezingflyboy (Post 69159)

Now they are both in the same position (except the guy in the Beech probably can't hear worth a damn any more:D )

Originally Posted by kansas (Post 69164)

Good point...that's why I wear a Bose:D I guess you are correct...if the industry takes the legendary dump, we are all pretty much up the proverbial tributary without a sufficient means of locomotion. And yes, in this situation, it'd be rough to be at a Lakes or Colgan. I guess I'm not planning for things to go wrong, and I honestly don't think they will. However, that's a bet that many have lost in the past. When it comes down to it, I still am a believer that Colgan, Lakes, and other semi-reputable turboprop regionals are the best long-run decision in terms of career progression. Of course, when it comes to QOL, there is no question there...it's all in what you want.

Originally Posted by SharkyBN584 (Post 69242)

I love the fact that when someone describes those places...they best term they can come up with so far has been "semi-reputable"...

(Sorry, I couldn't resist)

Originally Posted by Shaun (Post 67032)

I have noticed that the longer a CFI instructs, the more picky he is about what airlines they would apply to. I still fairly new to instructing, but I am wondering if anyone has any input on instructing for another year and building hours vs. trying to get an airline job sooner than later. I am not talking about GoJets or Mesa, but perhaps Big Sky or another airline that will hire at 500-600 hours TT (I currently only have 40 Multi, bummer) that would be okay to work at for a few years or so. It seems like flying a turboprop would be better time spent than instructing out of a 152, and that could get the PIC turbine faster as well. I guess that I am not seeing why someone would opt to instruct for a long time instead of going to a regional. Perhaps to get on to a "better" airline like ExpressJet or SkyWest instead of BigSky?

Originally Posted by magnum_man (Post 69386)

All regionals are the same.....take the one that hires you unless you get multiple offers....most of Gojet pilots have over three thousand hours...they need guys they can upgrade in six months.

Originally Posted by freezingflyboy (Post 69607)

All cars are pretty much the same so why would you drive a Yugo (GoJets, Mesa) when you can drive a Bentley (Skywest, XJT, Whisky)?

Originally Posted by kansas (Post 69823)

'Cuz I'd rather be a Yugo captain than a Bentley FO:p