Pick a job
08-20-2007, 03:27 PM
#12
Sitting on the sidelines
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Joined APC: Aug 2007
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1. Regional in Pinnacle. I've got enough time to bid CA right out of the box. DTW base. Yup, reserve forever.
2. Lear 35. No opportunity for the wife to come along. About 500 hours a year estimate. Upgrade in 18-24 months (as needed) about $60K from then on.
Thanks.
2. Lear 35. No opportunity for the wife to come along. About 500 hours a year estimate. Upgrade in 18-24 months (as needed) about $60K from then on.
Thanks.
Keeping the wife, that is
08-21-2007, 05:58 AM
#17
Flying Farmer
Joined APC: Jul 2006
Position: Turbo-props' and John Deere's
Posts: 3,160
I'd say since he's got "navajo" he's probably coming from a freight job. I'd say flip a coin, both have pro's and con's that you are the one that has to weigh them out. Honestly I like jobs where I can be home at night, but that's just my preference. Some people love the 7-day breaks, but you're working 14 on/7 off, most are 7on/7off. That's something to really consider seeing how you are married(I am also), and the wife probably isn't going to appreciate that over the long run.
08-21-2007, 06:24 AM
#18
Line Holder
Joined APC: Aug 2007
Posts: 58
i dont know, that Lear45 job sounds nice, i may not have a career in aviation, but the Lear job sounds nice..... however, i would choose the Reg. because, i just like that type of excitement, the terminal, the people, the heavy ATC....
I dont know, this seems like a personal decision to me....
I dont know, this seems like a personal decision to me....
08-21-2007, 07:03 AM
#19
Swearing at the FMA
Joined APC: Jun 2006
Position: MD-88 FO
Posts: 902
I get really tired of hearing this comment on these forums. So do you actually follow through on this, and ask the gate how long the captain has been with the airline before you and your family get on every time? Sure, more experience is better, but there's no reason to pass judgment on someone you don't even know.
08-21-2007, 01:15 PM
#20
Gets Off
Joined APC: Jan 2007
Position: Nordskog Industries Field Technician
Posts: 688
C'mon man, you fly an A320, are you really going to tell me that an experienced pilot can't upgrade quick because it's the Barbie Super-Challenger.
For the starter of this forum: Congrats, go regional, keep the wife, upgrade fast, get the jet PIC and get out. Many more perks for travel, i.e. jumpseating/pass benefits, experience in the 121 environment, and probably more job security (depending on what kind of corporate operation it is).
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