Originally Posted by Flymeaway (Post 3132977)

To each his own I suppose. Once you realize that money over about $100k/year won't buy you anything that will actually make you happy for more than a short time, the world looks a lot different. Once you eliminate the money part, I guess the differences between mainline and regional flying come down to personal preference. Do you prefer fewer, longer legs to big cities or more, shorter legs to smaller cities where you're allowed to have dinner with your crew? No right answer. It just depends on the person.

Originally Posted by ninerdriver (Post 3133006)

Eh. Do you want to depend on other airlines' regional plans for the rest of your life, or do you want to go someplace that is fully in charge of its own destiny?

You could make $100K as a regional captain, or you could make $100K as a junior FO at a major. Once you're at that major, you can remain an FO on a junior fleet and build up your relative seniority quickly. It's a more secure route.

Originally Posted by ninerdriver (Post 3133006)

Eh. Do you want to depend on other airlines' regional plans for the rest of your life, or do you want to go someplace that is fully in charge of its own destiny?

You could make $100K as a regional captain, or you could make $100K as a junior FO at a major. Once you're at that major, you can remain an FO on a junior fleet and build up your relative seniority quickly. It's a more secure route.

Originally Posted by amcnd (Post 3133046)

Or you could make 180-200K a a regional captain... and who knows what the Majors will may when they start hiring..With the possibility of reduced line values ect. Could take 5+ years to get back to making your Regional captain pay. And another 5 years to dig out of the hole from the first 5 years..

for under 40. I would totally do it. Over 50 not likely...

Originally Posted by Meep (Post 3133063)

Making 200k as an RJ CA isn’t the norm.

Originally Posted by Meep (Post 3133063)

Making 200k as an RJ CA isn’t the norm.

Originally Posted by amcnd (Post 3133074)

Not for 5 or under year guys. But 15-20+ year guys yes its attainable.. I'm sure after this covid mess most 10 and over guys in there 40’s will rethink leaving...

Originally Posted by amcnd (Post 3133074)

Not for 5 or under year guys. But 15-20+ year guys yes its attainable.. I'm sure after this covid mess most 10 and over guys in there 40’s will rethink leaving...

Originally Posted by Meep (Post 3133141)

Doubtful, someone in their 40s will still have 20ish years left. A 2nd year FO at an LCC still makes more than a 10+ year CA (not to mention much better retirement).