Which Regional is the best ORD?
 

Hello all. I'm looking at the difference between SkyWest, Expressjet, and TSA based out of ORD. I'm a retiring military pilot but I'm worried I don't have enough hours to get hired on at a major right away.

Can I get some opinions on upgrade time verses work rules and quality of life? I understand the pay is about the same...

Thanks in advance!!

Check your PMs

Skywest just don't drink the kool-aid

SkyWest
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Skywest Airlines

Mesa.... Oh wait...

Put your apps in where you want to be (Majors). Be prepared for a quick call from any regional. I was in a desk at the end of my career and went to XJT to get currency. It was fine and I now have a job offer with United. Don't worry about upgrade if you have a decent logbook with the AF. You probably have plenty of PIC time and upgrade at a regional will probably not happen because you will be at your "forever home" before you hit upgrade. I would have no reservations about XJT or SKW. Not so sure about TSA....

Thanks! Similar here. Not much flying right now. 1200 PIC, 2600 total time. Looking for a place to fly for a year or so... At least I hope...

I had about 1500 PIC and 2900 total. You won't be at a regional for long. Pick the path of least resistance/pain and fly your ass off to get currency.

SkyWest...

SkyWest or ExpressJet.

Showmepilot gave great advice. You'll be called for interviews at majors fairly quickly.

Envoy? Half of our new hires (which isn't much) are former military just staying current until their squadron buddies can get them a class.

SkyWest. You'll easily get ORD right off the bat with minimal reserve time.

Skywest or TSA

^^^^What he said

Skywest. There are hardly any reserves in ORD. Holding a line right away makes first year pay a lot easier to stomach than sitting reserve.

So what I'm reading is Skywest or Expressjet to get a line quickly. Any idea of actual hours I can expect? What kind of actual pay? Trying to budget...
Oh, and how does parking work at ORD? I'm commuting from LIT. Any recommendations on how to park at two airports without paying?
Thanks guys!!