Best Regional Right now

[your_dreamguy]

I'm looking for good qual of life. I like days off and dropped trips when they touch your vacations.

I like an easy going regional with good, friendly, professional pilots.

Most people seem to think Skywest is the best. What do you think?

Also, how does CHQ and Compass stack up?

Thanks.

 

[CFIT]

Do you really have a medical?

 

[Flyer1015]

Colgan without a doubt. Pinnacle is a close second.

 

[Varmint]

I'm looking for good qual of life. I like days off and dropped trips when they touch your vacations.

I like an easy going regional with good, friendly, professional pilots.

Most people seem to think Skywest is the best. What do you think?

Also, how does CHQ and Compass stack up?

Thanks.

Keep interviewing for episodes of the Bachelor. It will happen eventually......if not, you can go to ASA and join the other "dreamguy" there.

 

[Data]

You'll need your gold seal for the good ones, do you have it?

 

[CaribPilot]

colgan without a doubt. Pinnacle is a close second.

lol!!!!!!!

 

[xjhawk]

this post is an oxymoron. Its like asking which crap smells the best.

I will tell you to avoid Pinnacle as there are some serious issues. Not only do we have staffing issues because Delta just dumped something like 4,000 hours of extra flying this month, but eventually they might have to hire to cover the rumored new planes and additional hours Delta will give us-but the catch 22 on this is that Delta is looking at dumping 30 additional 50 seat planes when they buy new narrow bodies (most likely ours) on top of the reduction required in 2015 in their contract with their pilots. There are also rumors about CRJ 700's coming but who is going to fly these planes is a huge question. The end result is we have a crappy contract, crappy schedules, lots of junior mans coming up as they have no reserves to cover sick calls. Instead of offering premium pay trips to pick up, they dump them on reserves and then ask for 200% for a day and a night of reserve pick up. Idiots. I will refuse any junior man they try to give me and get home on my own rather than help them out.

So they told the union they may need to hire, but I heard our Union said just who do you think you will hire with a contract like the one we have? Not to mention Eagle offering $10,000 bonuses with a better contract and more movement. The only way Pinnacle will not self destruct in the coming year is if Delta absorbs them and there is little chance of that happening.

Avoid Pinnacle. That is number one on your list.

 

[PBRstreetgang]

The one you just resigned from?

 

[xjhawk]

That is a great answer!

 

[jynxyjericho]

this post is an oxymoron. Its like asking which crap smells the best.

I will tell you to avoid Pinnacle as there are some serious issues. Not only do we have staffing issues because Delta just dumped something like 4,000 hours of extra flying this month, but eventually they might have to hire to cover the rumored new planes and additional hours Delta will give us-but the catch 22 on this is that Delta is looking at dumping 30 additional 50 seat planes when they buy new narrow bodies (most likely ours) on top of the reduction required in 2015 in their contract with their pilots. There are also rumors about CRJ 700's coming but who is going to fly these planes is a huge question. The end result is we have a crappy contract, crappy schedules, lots of junior mans coming up as they have no reserves to cover sick calls. Instead of offering premium pay trips to pick up, they dump them on reserves and then ask for 200% for a day and a night of reserve pick up. Idiots. I will refuse any junior man they try to give me and get home on my own rather than help them out.

So they told the union they may need to hire, but I heard our Union said just who do you think you will hire with a contract like the one we have? Not to mention Eagle offering $10,000 bonuses with a better contract and more movement. The only way Pinnacle will not self destruct in the coming year is if Delta absorbs them and there is little chance of that happening.

Avoid Pinnacle. That is number one on your list.

Agreed, go to Eagle.

Pinnacle is broke and Guum-ball has no plan to fix anything. We will get wound down or sold.

 

[Flyer1015]

Is everybody's sarcasm meter broken?

 

[MJPilot]

... Not to mention Eagle offering $10,000 bonuses with a better contract and more movement ...

Source???

 

[WSurf]

I'm looking for good qual of life. I like days off and dropped trips when they touch your vacations.

I like an easy going regional with good, friendly, professional pilots.

Most people seem to think Skywest is the best. What do you think?

Also, how does CHQ and Compass stack up?

Thanks.

All regionals are gonna be tuff. I'd pick anyone that gets you as close to family and friends as possible!! You'll need there support!

 

[BEfly]

Mesa or Great Lakes

 

[no1pilot2000]

Dreamguy.....be careful of the questions you ask on this web site.

 

[epic!]

Source???

The $10k was a rumor floating around a few weeks back. It is not true. Signing bonus remains $5,000.

 

[Redan]

I'm looking for good qual of life. I like days off and dropped trips when they touch your vacations.

I like an easy going regional with good, friendly, professional pilots.

Most people seem to think Skywest is the best. What do you think?

Also, how does CHQ and Compass stack up?

Thanks.

DreamGuy, ask a question like that on these forums and you're sure to get back a nice dose of reality. All of us are looking for the same things you are, that's why we're all doing everything we can think of to get out of the regionals.

If you're truly committed to going to one, the good news is you should pretty much have your pick. Most are hard pressed to find qualified candidates, and their existing pilots are all bailing as fast as they can. Our gutless colleagues over at Pinnacle have set the bar lower than anyone could ever have imagined, setting quite a damming precident for us all to deal with.

Therefore I would never consider that outfit. Despite the bonus, I would probably avoid embattled Eagle as well. Of course I could never recommend Mesa either. ExpressJet has the best contract for now. But that will change...and they're probably looking at furloughs also. GoJets could possibly see a quick(er) upgrade, if you can stand to be affiliated with such an outfit. Not sure exactly what to say about the Republic companies or their prospects. If I were you I would probably try for Skywest if possible. If you are an experienced and competent pilot we sure could use you at ASA, which is probably going to be one of the better options also. Best of luck and fly safe.

 

[B-J-J Fighter]

Swa! 3 day trips w good pay rates.

 

[PBRstreetgang]

Colgan without a doubt. Pinnacle is a close second.

TSA, rules the roost!

 

[CX880]

Most people seem to think Skywest is the best. What do you think?

Also, how does CHQ and Compass stack up?

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They all stack up like a pile of ********************.

 

[PBRstreetgang]

They all stack up like a pile of ********************.

And you are at the bottom of the pile, the very bottom of the dung heap....How does it feel to be hated not only by Hulas but all other pilots? Your resume is your defining characteristic.

 

[General Lee]

And you are at the bottom of the pile, the very bottom of the dung heap....How does it feel to be hated not only by Hulas but all other pilots? Your resume is your defining characteristic.

So says the lifer with no exit plan..... It's likely you didn't go to college or maybe have multiple DUIs after "uncle" Steve decided a few times not to be your "roomie" in Twin Falls. Sucks to be you. At least other, more qualified people senior to you will move on to hiring legacies, leaving more room for you to finally transition to the left seat of the Brasilia. Enjoy it!


Bye Bye---General Lee

 

[BEfly]

So much for "turning a new leaf", general

 

[PBRstreetgang]

So says the lifer with no exit plan..... It's likely you didn't go to college or maybe have multiple DUIs after "uncle" Steve decided a few times not to be your "roomie" in Twin Falls. Sucks to be you. At least other, more qualified people senior to you will move on to hiring legacies, leaving more room for you to finally transition to the left seat of the Brasilia. Enjoy it!


Bye Bye---General Lee

It's ok Genny,
It must be tough to sit in your basement dungeon, wishing you we're a pilot, while upstairs, your mom is making a "Moms Gone Wild" with your Uncle Steve.
But remember after she takes all Steve has to give, she will slice you up a nice hunk of brisket, with those very same hands that moments before were wrapped around Uncle Steve's unit, I hope she washes up before slicing your brisket though. Don't worry about college though, I am sure that you can go to the community college campus and take "special" classes that will allow you to make an ice cream cone and make change too!

 

[PBRstreetgang]

So much for "turning a new leaf", general

He looks up to CX....

 

[Flyer1015]

And you are at the bottom of the pile, the very bottom of the dung heap....How does it feel to be hated not only by Hulas but all other pilots? Your resume is your defining characteristic.

No one cares about regional airline squabbles at the majors, and especially the airline HR. Only if a TSA pilot ended up being on the hiring board of a major could you see a hiccup, but that is not only not realistic right now but also very unlikely to get that far. "Other pilots" hate GoJet pilots? Only those TSA and other ALPA hardcores. I have no hatred for GoJet pilots. Today they are like any other regional out there. And when one works at a regional airline, I always found it ironic to call another regional as scum or bottom feeding.

 

[jynxyjericho]

No one cares about regional airline squabbles at the majors, and especially the airline HR. Only if a TSA pilot ended up being on the hiring board of a major could you see a hiccup, but that is not only not realistic right now but also very unlikely to get that far. "Other pilots" hate GoJet pilots? Only those TSA and other ALPA hardcores. I have no hatred for GoJet pilots. Today they are like any other regional out there. And when one works at a regional airline, I always found it ironic to call another regional as scum or bottom feeding.

Flyer is correct, however I wouldn't diminish the number of TSA, ex-TSA (hell I know a few on my own), people who are close friends with the ex-TSA, and ALPA hardcores. Couple college buddies went to TSA in '03 or '04 (? I'd have to ask it was nearly a decade ago) and they will never forgive the GoJet crowd, and because I drank too many beers with them, I won't either.

It may effect you, it may not, but the GoJet's situation is a sore spot. At Mesaba we were lucky enough to kill off our alter ego carrier (Big Sky), so I have a little sympathy.

 

[johnsonrod]

Well, Jet Blue operates its E190s on regional routes/schedules, so, that might be a good first pick if your spouse covers the health insurance. :laugh:

Skywest might be another good pick if you aspire to flying "real" airplanes like the mighty mighty MRJ! My current ERJ will be in the junkyard by that time.

 

[rene]

Has to be Mesa

I'm looking for good qual of life. I like days off and dropped trips when they touch your vacations.

I like an easy going regional with good, friendly, professional pilots.

Most people seem to think Skywest is the best. What do you think?

Also, how does CHQ and Compass stack up?

Thanks.

No longer the company you may remember. Best operating results three years in a row, great dispatchers and crew planners. Only airline with Ipad approved Jeps, great bases. Looks like a quick upgrade to captain for new hires. The Airways AA merger will likely result in lots of airplanes. Highly regarded by both UAL and Airways as number 1 partner, which means growth airplanes, and extensions with both. In short a very good place to work right now.

 

[paid4training]

No longer the company you may remember. Best operating results three years in a row, great dispatchers and crew planners. Only airline with Ipad approved Jeps, great bases. Looks like a quick upgrade to captain for new hires. The Airways AA merger will likely result in lots of airplanes. Highly regarded by both UAL and Airways as number 1 partner, which means growth airplanes, and extensions with both. In short a very good place to work right now.

Which airline are u referring to?