View Poll Results: Which one for a first airline job?
Air Wisconsin
12
11.11%
Republic
5
4.63%
SkyWest
10
9.26%
Envoy
16
14.81%
Endeavor
69
63.89%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 108. You may not vote on this poll
Which Company to Go To?
#1
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Which Company to Go To?
First time poster, long time lurker....
I know this type of topic has been driven into the ground on here, but I haven't been able to find many that have been asked within the last six months or so, and I haven't seen any that is comparing all of my choices.
I've done quite a bit of research on the different regionals and have came up with my top five based on what I've found out. But I'm wondering what everyone else's opinions are for which one to work for as a first airline job. I would like a good QOL and would like to be home fairly often, but I'm not too concerned with that since I'm single without a family. I won't mind commuting or relocating to a domicile (STL is the closest for some of the airlines, ORD is the next closest for most of the others). Decent pay and benefits would be nice, somewhere with a good work atmosphere and the employees are taken care of, and a respectable upgrade time to captain and on into the majors. Those are the big things I'm looking at. So, the list of my top five are: 1) Air Wisconsin, 2) Republic, 3) SkyWest, 4) Envoy, and 5) Endeavor. Which of those would be the best choice for me? And if there are any others that you would like to tell me about, please feel free.
Thanks everyone.
I know this type of topic has been driven into the ground on here, but I haven't been able to find many that have been asked within the last six months or so, and I haven't seen any that is comparing all of my choices.
I've done quite a bit of research on the different regionals and have came up with my top five based on what I've found out. But I'm wondering what everyone else's opinions are for which one to work for as a first airline job. I would like a good QOL and would like to be home fairly often, but I'm not too concerned with that since I'm single without a family. I won't mind commuting or relocating to a domicile (STL is the closest for some of the airlines, ORD is the next closest for most of the others). Decent pay and benefits would be nice, somewhere with a good work atmosphere and the employees are taken care of, and a respectable upgrade time to captain and on into the majors. Those are the big things I'm looking at. So, the list of my top five are: 1) Air Wisconsin, 2) Republic, 3) SkyWest, 4) Envoy, and 5) Endeavor. Which of those would be the best choice for me? And if there are any others that you would like to tell me about, please feel free.
Thanks everyone.
#3
Ich bin Pilot von Beruf
Joined APC: Aug 2016
Position: CRJ Kapitän
Posts: 615
Even if he lives in a base managed by an abhorrent regional? It's more than just a regional, it's a place to spend up to six years before a major calls (if they ever do...no shortage of guys desperate to get a call right now).
To the OP go to Endeavor, man. Highest paying regional out there plus some good perks that were added in the latest TA of theirs that was ratified yesterday. I'm recommending them as a SkyWest guy.
To the OP go to Endeavor, man. Highest paying regional out there plus some good perks that were added in the latest TA of theirs that was ratified yesterday. I'm recommending them as a SkyWest guy.
#4
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Joined APC: Nov 2016
Posts: 174
Even if he lives in a base managed by an abhorrent regional? It's more than just a regional, it's a place to spend up to six years before a major calls (if they ever do...no shortage of guys desperate to get a call right now).
To the OP go to Endeavor, man. Highest paying regional out there plus some good perks that were added in the latest TA of theirs that was ratified yesterday. I'm recommending them as a SkyWest guy.
To the OP go to Endeavor, man. Highest paying regional out there plus some good perks that were added in the latest TA of theirs that was ratified yesterday. I'm recommending them as a SkyWest guy.
#5
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Joined APC: Aug 2016
Posts: 328
First time poster, long time lurker....
I know this type of topic has been driven into the ground on here, but I haven't been able to find many that have been asked within the last six months or so, and I haven't seen any that is comparing all of my choices.
I've done quite a bit of research on the different regionals and have came up with my top five based on what I've found out. But I'm wondering what everyone else's opinions are for which one to work for as a first airline job. I would like a good QOL and would like to be home fairly often, but I'm not too concerned with that since I'm single without a family. I won't mind commuting or relocating to a domicile (STL is the closest for some of the airlines, ORD is the next closest for most of the others). Decent pay and benefits would be nice, somewhere with a good work atmosphere and the employees are taken care of, and a respectable upgrade time to captain and on into the majors. Those are the big things I'm looking at. So, the list of my top five are: 1) Air Wisconsin, 2) Republic, 3) SkyWest, 4) Envoy, and 5) Endeavor. Which of those would be the best choice for me? And if there are any others that you would like to tell me about, please feel free.
Thanks everyone.
I know this type of topic has been driven into the ground on here, but I haven't been able to find many that have been asked within the last six months or so, and I haven't seen any that is comparing all of my choices.
I've done quite a bit of research on the different regionals and have came up with my top five based on what I've found out. But I'm wondering what everyone else's opinions are for which one to work for as a first airline job. I would like a good QOL and would like to be home fairly often, but I'm not too concerned with that since I'm single without a family. I won't mind commuting or relocating to a domicile (STL is the closest for some of the airlines, ORD is the next closest for most of the others). Decent pay and benefits would be nice, somewhere with a good work atmosphere and the employees are taken care of, and a respectable upgrade time to captain and on into the majors. Those are the big things I'm looking at. So, the list of my top five are: 1) Air Wisconsin, 2) Republic, 3) SkyWest, 4) Envoy, and 5) Endeavor. Which of those would be the best choice for me? And if there are any others that you would like to tell me about, please feel free.
Thanks everyone.
Also remember a recruiter is not your friend. They will tell you what you want to hear, because their job is to fill seats.
#6
Ich bin Pilot von Beruf
Joined APC: Aug 2016
Position: CRJ Kapitän
Posts: 615
Correct me if I’m wrong but Endeavor will deadhead you to work. That’s paid commuting! SkyWest for example will make you commute on your own dime and time and if you mess up, you’ll be held accountable. Endeavor is the place to be right now.
#7
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Joined APC: Aug 2016
Posts: 328
Endeavor is certainly has the best contract right now!
#8
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Interview at all of them. Get a vibe for the company and go where you think you'd fit best.
Air Wisconsin has some amazing bonuses and the trip/duty rigs, work rules, and insurance are amazing. Granted, the hourly pay rate isn't leading by any means, but the insurance makes up for it in my opinion. You can basically get hit by a car, spend a week in the hospital, and only be out a $50 copay.
Some of the other airlines have better schedule rules and other QoL enhancers. Learn about them all and pick the one with the most qualities you find important.
Air Wisconsin has some amazing bonuses and the trip/duty rigs, work rules, and insurance are amazing. Granted, the hourly pay rate isn't leading by any means, but the insurance makes up for it in my opinion. You can basically get hit by a car, spend a week in the hospital, and only be out a $50 copay.
Some of the other airlines have better schedule rules and other QoL enhancers. Learn about them all and pick the one with the most qualities you find important.
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