Let me guess. You are a recruiter at Commutair?

I made a lateral move out of XJT nearly 2 years ago. Best choice I ever made. I was getting low pay, low flight time (experience), and because of reserve low quality of life. I was getting nothing from XJT... If an interviewer can't understand that for my loyalty the company has to give me something I am not sure I want to work for them. Anyway 2 years down the road I have Captain upgrade, 5X's the pay, 900 hours experience a year, and 15 days off. I never looked back.

Nope. I work for XJT.

seems to be some confusion on the C5 information. C5 was awarded more than the original 40 planes from united, but due to staffing concerns C5 only committed to 40 and options for 20 more in order to make sure that they could staff them all. RUMOR is that they have exercised the additional 20 planes due to our class sizes being above expectations. A year ago our pilot list was about 175ish and today it's around 350-375. We have 5-7 erj's on property and will be taking 2 a month from here on out, although there is talk of upping it to 3 a month so long as we can staff it. United did purchase a non controlling interest in C5. The actual number is not public information, but rumors are that it is about 40-50%. I believe the CPA is 5 years.

Anyone who is wanting a EWR base would be crazy not to at least look at C5. Getting in on the front side of the growth would drastically increase qol, and upgrade potential. Right now upgrade is whenever you hit your 1000 sic, and you will hold a line very quick. Also the CPP is another perk. The first round of guys head over to united in November and the company is sending 10 a quarter after that. Ewr base for the jet has been predicted to open first quarter of next year. There are also rumors that there will be a third base announcement, however I personally don't see that happening anytime in the immediate future.

I have no hard feelings for those here that are very junior jumping ship. I get it! For those that live in one of Commutairs bases then I say go for it. Others need to look at how poorly things have worked out for those that chased quick upgrade by going to Mesa and TSA. MANY have realized their mistake by doing so. Commutair is hands down better than both of those places but realize the growth is not guaranteed and things change almost monthly in this industry.

Best of luck in your decision!

No way dude, if you quit your done. No mainline will touch you. Best plan from here is get 1,000 in the right seat and apply for any and all short upgrade company's. The new norm is one pops up every year now. PSA, CommutAir Go-jet, PDT, Compass, SKW, any company getting close to a 2 year upgrade is only one or to bids away form a really junior bid due to the length of time it takes for an FO to get the time.

You can't quit a company for any reason that you knew or should have known before you got hired. Not doing your homework on a company doesn't count. If a big announcement is made and is a game changer you may could use that, but to just say I was a dumba$$ and now want a change won't cut it.

Why not go fly a 737 with Miami Air or a 767 with Abex? Why another regional?

I really hope you're joking, he can easily say he was misled by recruiters. If that's his only thing he will have no problem getting a mainline job someday.

Isn't Miami Air doing pretty bad?

I can't tell if you're joking or really that misinformed.