Im 25. From what i was told, I'll be the youngest in my class haha. I understand that there are pro's and con's to every company. Many will complain even if they get paid 10x more than they should. It happens.

Not really worried about being on reserves. Everyone has to do it. Its better than working in some nuts and bolts factory. My buddy has been hold a line for the most part and has only been with the company for a about 3 months out of training. So should be interesting on what pans out for me.

Another question; I was talking with a past ExpressJet pilot, he said they are going to EFB. Surface 3's?? How soon is this going to be brought on line. I have an offer from a friend for a leather chart bag.. one that was purchased from the company. He said he paid 150 but will sell it for 75. Is it worth it? If they go EFB then i won't need it, how soon till they go electronic.

This....is why there will never be a pilot shortage...there are thousands of folks that share this same sentiment.

SilentB25...you likely don't understand my post now, but down the road...look it up again....it'll make sense.

No, I do understand. What I am saying is that I know what I am getting into(for the most part). Reserves is not why there will be a Pilot Shortage. I have been flight instructing as many do. I have had 4 USA students in the past 2 years. With over 30 foreign. The numbers don't lie. There just are not as many USA people join the club.

As for reserves, I would much rather hold a line right out of the gate but we both know that is not going to happen. I have always wanted to fly Jets and there is no point going into this with a ****ed off mind. That only makes you hate your job. If you love your job and still able to have a work/life balance then all is well. Most of the posts on here have been negative. I appreciate the con's as well as the pro's. Everyone will have different opinions. Some will get lucky based on seniority/equipment. If people truly hate their job then why are they still there, I never really understood that part. But hey, it takes all kinds to make a world.

I am a March of 08 hire, 250ish away from upgrade as a point of reference.

I feel this place is starting to look like Comair. Insanely senior captains where most that have been here more than 10 years are here to stay. FO's approaching 9 years of seniority with no upgrade is a bit troubling as well.

Yes, for a couple of years one's tolerance to the FFD shenanigans will be high. But many like myself have endured a pretty crappy regional experience. I personally was on reserve as an FO for almost 5 years. For our sake, please never sell yourself short. Just like physics always trying to kill you when you're flying, always know that management is actively seeking ways to exploit your passion throughout your early years as an FO for a regional. Be on guard for sketchy offers and remember it is a job that was hardly free to obtain. Maybe it was for you, but for many it was not. We owe it to ourselves to stand by our self-worth.

I stand corrected!!

After a couple of setbacks with Microsoft about availability and then Windows 10 it looks like the EFB is back on track. Distribution has continued to the training department and expanded the number of field testers. Administrative support is in place and it looks like the DFW base (ERJ/CRJ) will get theirs before the end of the month. Then hold your breath and hope there are no more glitches. The other bases with follow. As far as a bag. Everyone will carry paper until everyone has EFB's and then maybe 30 days. After that you will need something for your EFB, headset, lunch. So a reasonably priced bag is not necessarily wasted money.
Welcome aboard!

You can PM me, but what base and/or plane? I'm a 2011 hire, and I spend I think it was 14 months on reserve before holding a line consistently since then, with the exception of 1 month where I miss-bid by accident.

It's safe to assume he/she was late 07- early 08. Base choices back then were ATL or ATL!