CRJ is easier for older non-current people.
Whether or not this fact applies to you specifically, it’s a thing.

You think so? I have flown both (CRJ being my first jet) and found they were challenging in their own different ways. Do you say this based on the automation of the 175?

Yeah, automation. Some of the older guys bring up how younger guys who haven't experienced a world without personal computers pick up the plane faster. obviously I'm not speaking in absolute terms for everyone.

If DEN is the goal, go CRJ.

ERJ for Denver is fairly senior and if you get it, you won't fly much.

You can also get COS on the CRJ so that opens up another option.

If you go ERJ, plan on commuting to LGA for 6-8 months minimum. Then another 6 months or so in ORD. Then 6 months back on reserve in Denver.

CRJ FO 4.5 months of reserve. 190 hours.

I don't think any new hires are going LGA, yet. If I remember correctly they are trying to get current people to move there and see how many they can get.

Thanks...
 

Lots of replies and a few PMs...thanks to all that provided their hours/thoughts. Still undecided!

I am looking at making the jump into 121 and have applied to SkyWest because my family lives in the BOI area. I interview soon and looking for some insight, not just HR's input. I know the 175 is based in BOI, how is the commuting on reserve? How long of reserve should I expect? Lastly, how hard is it to get a line in BOI? I know BOI just became a domicile in September of 17 and looking at the seniority on the website, seems junior for FO. The main reason for making the switch from what I am flying now, federal government, to 121, is to get closer to family which is why SkyWest interests me.

Any insight is much appreciated, thanks in advance.

New Hire - E175 vs CRJ
 

Expect a few months commuting to ORD or LGA. I would expect BOI in under 6 months. However SLC just got some of the BOI flying so it could take longer. Once you are a line holder in BOI your QOL will be off the charts. Getting there will either be easy or really hard, depending on a number of factors.


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When did OO even get ERJ’s? Serious question.