So, all that being said...any advice for me, as I am looking to start job searching for a regional in the next 6 months or so?[/QUOTE]

Start with a list of the places you are considering applying to, then do some research.
Look at their bases, are they growing or shrinking, what is their contact like, how much do they pay, how much per diem, do they offer duty rigs, min day guarantee, cancelation pay, min days off a month, commuter policy, what health insurance do they offer, are they being threatened with concessions, etc etc.

Do your homework and don't let emotions get in the way of your decision making, i.e. SJS.

You will probably narrow your search down to 3 or 4 companies. Use the rest for the interview experience.

 

I'd rather have the Falcon. The CRJ is a runway hog. Would have trouble getting out of some of the smaller runways the DA-20 can. Granted I loved having an apu, fms and glass cockpit, but the dirty d was more fun to fly.

 

jrsx99,

The most important thing is to pick a regional where you at least see some movement. The first that comes to mind is Compass. You have guaranteed Delta slots for those Compass captains, which means there will be plenty of movement from right seats to left, and newhires into right seats. You do not want to be a 6, 7, 8+ year RJ FO at a regional as is happening almost everywhere. It sucks!

Regional bases, pay, contracts, ALL of that can change overnight and therefore I wouldn't necessarily base your decision on any one factor. At a regional, movement is most important. XJT may have a great contract, but ask their late 2006 hired pilots who are still FOs just how good a contract is when they are still 7-8 year FOs makking FO wages with no TPIC time for the resume.

 

LOL In the Mortal Kombat days of the 90s, this was a "Finish Him!"

 

[QUOTE=What;1489340]So, United is shrinking their RJ fleet in buying 30+ E-170/175s for the express carriers to fly?

 

[QUOTE=SVTCobra;1489844]Delta will add 70 larger RJ over the next 28 months but will add 88 B717 while paring 200 ish 50 seaters. United is adding large RJs but will have to park 50 seaters. The United Scope clause is complex but it ends up being a total of 450 RJs on January 2016. They are adding 76 seaters but soon will have to start parking 50 seaters.

 

[QUOTE=lolwut;1489193]That was my job that was eliminated. My company that was eliminated. I'm glad that makes you happy.

 

[QUOTE=What;1489887]Ironic there is never a mention on how many planes a mainline carrier is planning to add until there is a thread about RJs on this forum.

 

Oh, I know all about the STW movement. I am also very familiar with "The Truth About Profession." I have been watching this industry for quite some time now. Also, PBS's Frontline did a great documentary about the industry after Colgan 3407.

The was really was no context given in the original post w/ the picture. I completely get it, no lack of understanding on my part. However, sadly I can't say the same for the majority of my CFI co-workers.

I recently had a conversation with a co-worker about what regionals he was targeting to get on with. We both know a few people at Commutair, he stated that he really wasn't considering them, instead he wanted to focus on XJET, and RAH because "They have jets". I didn't say anything, but needles to say, I really wanted to say "Dude, ***, really?" It's a shame.

As a CFI w/ 1,200 hrs. I will be the first to admit that I absolutely have SJS. Warming the right seat of a C-172 doing touch n' gos for 6 hrs a day is really starting to wear on me. However, although I do have SJS, I won't let it get the best of me and cloud my judgement. I've made it a point to read up on current contracts, and am keeping a very close on on things now (PSA).

So, all that being said...any advice for me, as I am looking to start job searching for a regional in the next 6 months or so?[/QUOTE]

Take this advice as you will...

Go to the regional that has the most movement..IE.. The most prospects for a/c growth or seniority growth.. May not be the fastest up grade, but one that will provide you with the best QOL of life in the shortest amount of time. Of it includes being based at or very near home take it....

So much is made here of contracts, bottom feeders, *****s etc... But in reality they are all the same. They all make within a few dollars of each other, all provide about the same crappy retirement, and the same pass benefits and for the most part medical benefits"..

What they don't all provide is less time spent on reserve or desirable bases...

You'll find if you can hold a line quick or sit reserve at home your life will be infinitely more satisfying ...

One drawback about being at some regionals is the negative attitudes towards their pilots...( go jets, Mesa, silver etcetera...) but seriously what is the worst thing the pilots of other regionals going to do? Not talk to you in the Popeyes line?

Go to the regional that makes your life the easiest....

 

You are drinking the Richard Anderson CoolAid. If it was up to management all flying would be done by regionals.