Do your math, It's tough to predict what will come. Just whatever you decide know that you don't have to justify yourself to anyone on here. Just " Do you !" There are a lot of great suggestions on here aside from the standard regional mudslinging.

I have heard this before; Mesa states that they will only be using prior 121/135 to fly their incoming 175s as well. Could that be what is driving their quick upgrade statements, the expectation that many of their current CRJ pilots will move over into the 175, opening up the CRJ seats? Anyone know why only 121/135 in the 175 may be? Is it like this with any other 175 operators?

Agreed sir! Thanks!

In my honest opinion, the mudslinging needs to stop. Since we -know- companies sometimes seek to sow discord among pilot groups, why facilitate their actions? Also, we should take time to actually think about the ideas and proposals of others rather than refusing to even hear them out. Listen and think first, then simply and respectfully accept or reject. All the flame battle BS is immature and unbecoming of anyone, especially professional pilots! We should be amongst the top tier of professionalism worldwide! People entrust their lives, not to the company, but to us on a daily basis; that is a HUGE responsibility. Has anybody forgotten that? Regardless of everything, that has -got- to remain in the forefront of our minds. Immature behavior has it's place which is in grades K-12.

A group benefits best when it works together.

Did anyone see this article?

http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/2...airlines.html/

Very interesting and encouraging! Thoughts?

It is not that way...I was offered a spot and I am mil only flying.

It was described to me as, "experienced." And came in the form of "since you've got 9200 hours, prior 135, 91K, 121, and 3 type ratings I'm not going to ask you any technical questions. You've got a class in the 175 if you want it."

That's how the 175 went for me last week. I was offered the CRJ sooner if I wanted it though. Houston is a better option for me.

BUMP for the benefit of the new guys! Many are asking some of the same questions I did when I was "regional shopping" (ref the "Questions for Choosing a Regional..." thread for example). I got some good input from this old thread and maybe someone else will read something in here that will help them too.

I came to understand that the main thing is to first decide what is most important to you (pay, qol, upgrade, etc.). The choice will then be clear.

I hear the Mesa interview is very difficult...it involves checking for a pulse. Of course, I don't know how they do that when they are offering class dates over the phone.

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Former Comair class of '03 also.

Everything Boomer lists is valid as well as the previous poster's list.

Good Luck.