Which Regional is the best ORD?
05-12-2015, 11:41 AM
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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!!
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!!
05-12-2015, 12:28 PM
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Skywest just don't drink the kool-aid
05-12-2015, 01:38 PM
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Skywest Airlines
05-12-2015, 01:48 PM
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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....
05-12-2015, 01:55 PM
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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...
Originally Posted by showmepilot
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....
05-12-2015, 01:57 PM
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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...
05-12-2015, 02:54 PM
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05-12-2015, 02:54 PM
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SkyWest or ExpressJet.
Showmepilot gave great advice. You'll be called for interviews at majors fairly quickly.
Showmepilot gave great advice. You'll be called for interviews at majors fairly quickly.
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