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Old 12-18-2015, 09:07 AM
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Just want to say thanks in advance to everyone for all the great advice on this forum. I'm making the military to civilian jump in a couple of months and have found this to be an invaluable resource.

I was keeping my fingers crossed for a call from the majors or a LCC prior to my transition, but seeing as how that hasn't happened, I'm trying to decide on which Regional(s) to apply to. I'm onboard with the oft-cited advice to live in domicile to maximize QOL in this industry. If and when I'm fortunate enough to make it to the next level, I'll be inclined to move to my assigned domicile; however, while plugging away at the Regionals, I'm placing a higher premium on living in close proximity to friends and family in the DC area.

With that, I'm considering RAH, AW, TSA and Mesa. I knocked Silver and Commut Air out of consideration since I'm light on jet time and am trying to check as many boxes as possible to make myself more competitive to the Majors. I'm leaning towards RAH and AW due to their appealing contracts and the fact that they each domicile in PHL as well, which at least gets me in the ball park of DC.

I know the dynamic changes month to month, but can anyone comment on the possibility of holding DCA out of training at RAH or AW? Would snagging IAD right out of the gates with Mesa and TSA be more likely?

For the record, I have >1000 TPIC, and as such am not chasing upgrade times. My main goal is to be able to boost my TT as quickly as possible, check the 121 and jet boxes, and learn the ropes of the 121 world from a solid training department and group of pilots. Not sure if hitting all of these wickets AND living in DC is possible, but I'm not above trying.

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Old 12-18-2015, 09:35 AM
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You would be very smart to consider CommutAir. IAD is the base where they are putting the 145s they are getting. There will be incredible growth at C5. T would be great to get in now on the front side of the wave.
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Old 12-18-2015, 09:36 AM
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Well with CommutAir receiving jets and having a new pathway program to United, I wouldn't knock us out of the picture. That aside, you can easily join the training department or any other facet of the company you desire to help check those boxes for your apps. Everyone knows each other here not at like most regionals, so it's easy to know who to talk to if you want to get involved. Great group of pilots with an IAD base and a good outlook.

My sales pitch is over now but just something to consider.
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Old 12-18-2015, 10:16 AM
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With Commutair getting E145s at IAD, you definitely want to put them back on your list.

Another one you should probably look at is PSA. They don't have a DC base right now, but they do have a sizable operation there, and a base may be coming in the future. In the meantime, the commute to Dayton, Cincy or Charlotte will be pretty easy. And I'd say they've got a more stable future than Air Wisconsin or Republic.

I'm not saying they should definitely be your first pick, and right now I'd still probably go with Commutair over them for someone in your position, but they're at least worth investigating.
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With Commutair getting E145s at IAD, you definitely want to put them back on your list.

Another one you should probably look at is PSA. They don't have a DC base right now, but they do have a sizable operation there, and a base may be coming in the future. In the meantime, the commute to Dayton, Cincy or Charlotte will be pretty easy. And I'd say they've got a more stable future than Air Wisconsin or Republic.

I'm not saying they should definitely be your first pick, and right now I'd still probably go with Commutair over them for someone in your position, but they're at least worth investigating.

I agree you def want to consider Commutair . PSA as well . A DCA base is def possible in the near future . I would consider commutair or PSA before RAH . Mesa. I would stay away ... Commutair PSA AW would be my top 2 . Piedmont also has a Philly base opening up next month with the 145 too . Also a lot of growth and movement there .
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Old 12-18-2015, 11:49 PM
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Thanks for all the info on CommutAir. The inbound E-jets and and UCCP are huge considerations that I completely overlooked during my initial search. Sounds like it's a perfect fit for what I'm looking for. I'll also take a harder look at PSA and Piedmont. As always, I appreciate the insight!
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Just to clarify, EJET refers to the E170/190 series. Not the 145.
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Old 12-19-2015, 12:31 AM
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Just to clarify, EJET refers to the E170/190 series. Not the 145.
Gotcha. You just saved me from sounding like a dumbass in a lot of future conversations. Thanks!
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Come to RAH.
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I'd totally look at CommutAir because of growth projections and the ability to jump to United if you want. Plus there flying will be out of IAD which is away from the crazy traffic that DCA brings.
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