starlin210035

Hi everyone
I have 1280 hour, ATP written and working as a flight instructor. I want to start looking for a job at the regional. Any recommendation on which regional to apply and if it worth the money going to a job fair.(sept 25 Denver). I am new here, any reply will be appreciate thanks.

WhoCares

Search.

There are a dozen threads asking this same question. If you can't inform yourself and come to your own conclusion you don't belong at an airline.

Nobody knows your situation, life plan or goals, nor do they really care. They will give you their opinions based on their bias and selfish motives.





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yimke

Western Airlines. They are the best regional carrier, period. I mean, who can argue with their motto?

Western Airlines... The only way to fly!

Mjm8710

Like the above poster said, it all depends on your life goals, where you live etc...it's hard to say which one is the best, all the regionals suck and generally offer around the same starting pay. Obviously do your research but it's not so much of a difference you'll get rich at any one of them. Not having to commute will make a world of difference when it comes to QOL

My biggest advice is to go to one that has the best commute or no commute. Don't spend your money at job fairs until you're ready for the majors...some of the regionals are so desperate they are doing just phone interviews. If you have a pulse, have the hours, you will get hired somewhere-period.

If upgrading is your top priority that's a whole different topic-just do your research and realize that aspect constantly changes

DirkDiggler

Go to the one closest to where you live. Nothing beats driving to work if you can do it.

freezingflyboy

To add to what WhoCares...

Brush up on the language skills. I'm going to assume English is not your first language. Regardless, to get anywhere at any level in this business you have to present the image of a professional (or fake it well). One of the first impressions you will often make at a company is through written communication such as applications, swapping email correspondence with networking contacts (to include folks here on this forum), a resume and cover letter, etc. So work hard to make that first impression a good one.

And as was said, do the research yourself. Asking specific questions about such things as contracts, quality of life, working environment at specific airlines is one thing. But just asking a vague "which company should I apply to" question is just asking for trouble. You need to look at each company through the lens of what is important to YOU, not what anonymous opinions are out here in the interweb.

Finally, to answer your question about the job fair, I would say it depends. What is worth $100 to me might be very different than what it's worth to you. A few years ago, I went to a job fair that was mainly regionals but Spirit and Virgin America were there and that's who I was targeting. Looking back on it, the greatest benefit I got from the experience wasn't the 20-30 minutes each I spent with the Virgin and Spirit recruiters (neither wanted me). It was the "down time" spent doing some networking with other attendees, getting comfortable in an environment where you're trying to sell yourself and brushing up on the ol' interview and "grip and grin" skills.

thump

Honestly, it's about geography. Go where the commute is best. If you have no geographical limitations, I would say Skywest. Maybe not as fast an upgrade as Compass, Mesa, etc, but you will be compensated fairly and they seem to have a business model that endures.

starlin210035

Thanks everyone who summit an educated respond. And for those that have nothing more to do than criticizing others please stay away. Thanks

WhoCares

You post on a public forum asking for advice. You even state "any reply will be appreciate thanks", but then tell people to stay away.


So it only took two posts to confirm that GoJet is your airline. They will hire you and you will fit in. Good luck with your flying career.





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BeatNavy

I was going going to summit my respond but then you told me to stay away.