Advice..Leave good 135 for Regional?
01-30-2015, 12:59 PM
#21
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2014
Posts: 473
Interesting point.
I'm at a crossroad that applies to the topic in this thread, albeit my circumstances are a little different. Here are my choices right now with firm offers presently in hand (note: married, 4 yr degree, no kids)...
1. Go to XYZ regional now as an FO flying RJs (and all that implies) and definitely have to move or commute
or
2. In exchange for an 18 month contract, get a paid-for PIC type in the Emb 120 flying Part 135 int'l cargo ops as an FO making high $40s starting. Add to this a near-certain upgrade to PIC within 6 months because a) I would have the TT necessary at that point and b) the company has the need (note: upgrade would likely force a contract renewal whenever that actually happens). This is a 1,000 hrs/year job...these guys are flying their butts off and friends currently flying for the co. confirm all the above (and are why I have the opportunity to begin with). So following this path I'm looking at at least 2 years minimum to 1000 TPIC and free of contract. Bonus: I already live in base.
If the ultimate goal is to land a spot with one of the majors everyone wants to fly for, and taking into consideration my circumstances, which would you choose?
Thanks, in advance, for your thoughts.
I'm at a crossroad that applies to the topic in this thread, albeit my circumstances are a little different. Here are my choices right now with firm offers presently in hand (note: married, 4 yr degree, no kids)...
1. Go to XYZ regional now as an FO flying RJs (and all that implies) and definitely have to move or commute
or
2. In exchange for an 18 month contract, get a paid-for PIC type in the Emb 120 flying Part 135 int'l cargo ops as an FO making high $40s starting. Add to this a near-certain upgrade to PIC within 6 months because a) I would have the TT necessary at that point and b) the company has the need (note: upgrade would likely force a contract renewal whenever that actually happens). This is a 1,000 hrs/year job...these guys are flying their butts off and friends currently flying for the co. confirm all the above (and are why I have the opportunity to begin with). So following this path I'm looking at at least 2 years minimum to 1000 TPIC and free of contract. Bonus: I already live in base.
If the ultimate goal is to land a spot with one of the majors everyone wants to fly for, and taking into consideration my circumstances, which would you choose?
Thanks, in advance, for your thoughts.
Then go 121 ASAP.
01-30-2015, 01:24 PM
#22
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2012
Position: ERJ, CA
Posts: 718
If it is 1000 hrs a yr, living in base won't mean much, since you'll be gone most of the time. Is it mostly night flying auto parts? Personally, if you are interested in this, I don't see taking a yr. to see if you like it as a problem. This kind of flying will make you a better pilot. You will spend your time in the 20's bumping around in the weather, I'm guessing no or minimal a/p. The regional airlines are going through a fire of transformation now. It's quite possible you will see significant salary increases. Endeavor is already offering a 20K bonus every yr for 4 yrs. Wait it out a yr while you fly the Bro.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
avanti
Flight Schools and Training
32
04-07-2008 11:01 PM
