Choosing a regional
11-20-2015, 05:31 AM
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Choosing a regional
For assistance in doing research into QoL, and ease of commute (until one is able to relocate), is there a site that shows which airlines allow commuters to fly with them, and who has priority?
As an example, the closest airport to me is DHN, which primarily has ExpressJet service. Obviously, working for ExpressJet would be an easy fit; but how to determine which other regionals may be an easy (easier) commute? And which may be time/resource prohibitive?
I am ready to take the leap of faith into regional flying, just want to do it as wisely as possible, given how little I understand the life and many of the terms I see here.
Thanks in advance for your constructive advice!
As an example, the closest airport to me is DHN, which primarily has ExpressJet service. Obviously, working for ExpressJet would be an easy fit; but how to determine which other regionals may be an easy (easier) commute? And which may be time/resource prohibitive?
I am ready to take the leap of faith into regional flying, just want to do it as wisely as possible, given how little I understand the life and many of the terms I see here.
Thanks in advance for your constructive advice!
11-20-2015, 05:37 AM
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Not sure of a guide, but this is the general priority on a regional:
1) Secret service
2) FAA
3) Company check airman doing a line check
4)Space available pilots who work for the regional
5) space available pilots who work for the mainline partner
6) any offline jumpseaters (priority is determined by order of checkin)
There maybe some differences between each company, but this is the standard.
1) Secret service
2) FAA
3) Company check airman doing a line check
4)Space available pilots who work for the regional
5) space available pilots who work for the mainline partner
6) any offline jumpseaters (priority is determined by order of checkin)
There maybe some differences between each company, but this is the standard.
11-20-2015, 05:45 AM
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First off QOL and Regionals aren't good in the same sentence usually. Second off an easy commute isn't always ever easy either.
All regionals have their few good parts and bad. ExpressJet has a easy Commute for you and that would be awesome right? Well not really if you're trying to get on to a major while the hiring is big. 5-7 year upgrade would suck.
Regionals are changing on a yearly basis. Somebody struggling today might be a gold mine in a few years. Someone that looks great might be in bad shape in a few years. I'd actually first look for one that has a mix of an okay commute with a okay upgrade time.
Good Luck, You'll need it.
All regionals have their few good parts and bad. ExpressJet has a easy Commute for you and that would be awesome right? Well not really if you're trying to get on to a major while the hiring is big. 5-7 year upgrade would suck.
Regionals are changing on a yearly basis. Somebody struggling today might be a gold mine in a few years. Someone that looks great might be in bad shape in a few years. I'd actually first look for one that has a mix of an okay commute with a okay upgrade time.
Good Luck, You'll need it.
11-20-2015, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by BobJenkins
For assistance in doing research into QoL, and ease of commute (until one is able to relocate), is there a site that shows which airlines allow commuters to fly with them, and who has priority?
As an example, the closest airport to me is DHN, which primarily has ExpressJet service. Obviously, working for ExpressJet would be an easy fit; but how to determine which other regionals may be an easy (easier) commute? And which may be time/resource prohibitive?
I am ready to take the leap of faith into regional flying, just want to do it as wisely as possible, given how little I understand the life and many of the terms I see here.
Thanks in advance for your constructive advice!
As an example, the closest airport to me is DHN, which primarily has ExpressJet service. Obviously, working for ExpressJet would be an easy fit; but how to determine which other regionals may be an easy (easier) commute? And which may be time/resource prohibitive?
I am ready to take the leap of faith into regional flying, just want to do it as wisely as possible, given how little I understand the life and many of the terms I see here.
Thanks in advance for your constructive advice!
11-20-2015, 06:42 AM
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XJT may not have a good future, ie possible downsizing & backwards movement. The people on the XJT thread would know more about it.
11-20-2015, 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by BobJenkins
For assistance in doing research into QoL, and ease of commute (until one is able to relocate), is there a site that shows which airlines allow commuters to fly with them, and who has priority?
As an example, the closest airport to me is DHN, which primarily has ExpressJet service. Obviously, working for ExpressJet would be an easy fit; but how to determine which other regionals may be an easy (easier) commute? And which may be time/resource prohibitive?
I am ready to take the leap of faith into regional flying, just want to do it as wisely as possible, given how little I understand the life and many of the terms I see here.
Thanks in advance for your constructive advice!
As an example, the closest airport to me is DHN, which primarily has ExpressJet service. Obviously, working for ExpressJet would be an easy fit; but how to determine which other regionals may be an easy (easier) commute? And which may be time/resource prohibitive?
I am ready to take the leap of faith into regional flying, just want to do it as wisely as possible, given how little I understand the life and many of the terms I see here.
Thanks in advance for your constructive advice!
11-20-2015, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
XJT may not have a good future, ie possible downsizing & backwards movement. The people on the XJT thread would know more about it.
11-20-2015, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by seekingblue
Not sure of a guide, but this is the general priority on a regional:
1) Secret service
2) FAA
3) Company check airman doing a line check
4)Space available pilots who work for the regional
5) space available pilots who work for the mainline partner
6) any offline jumpseaters (priority is determined by order of checkin)
There maybe some differences between each company, but this is the standard.
1) Secret service
2) FAA
3) Company check airman doing a line check
4)Space available pilots who work for the regional
5) space available pilots who work for the mainline partner
6) any offline jumpseaters (priority is determined by order of checkin)
There maybe some differences between each company, but this is the standard.
The legacy bought ALL the seats on a regional. Therefore, ALL the seats should go to the legacy including the jumpseat. Mainline bought it, mainline owns it.
11-20-2015, 07:00 AM
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11-20-2015, 07:02 AM
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