Questions about regionals

[BGSM]

I am not familiar with whats going on with the regionals and I have a few questions. Which regional does not have a training contract? What are the average mins times for hire I have 3,000tt 300 multi part 135 exp.Can you commute to most? How many days are you away from home? Who has the quickest upgrade time ? I have never really considered a job with a regional but am thinking about it. I know for the most part the pay isn't good. I would like to get some jet/turbine time and possible move on to corporate or heavy freight. I am no spring chicken late 30's. I know these are vague questions not directed at any particular regional any info would be appreciated.

 

[ceo_of_the_sofa]

I think Republic and Colgan have contracts.
You're well above minimums for all.
With outbasing being en vogue, commuting may be problematic, especially with high load factors.
16-17 days away, I would imagine, could be more or less depending if one is commuting.
Upgrade times change quick, but seems like Republic and Colgan are the quickest ones now.

 

[DrewBlows]

I can't speak for every regional, but I can tell you about Comair and Skyway. Neither has a training contract, and commuting is possible (your commute will depend entirely on where you live and where you have to go at any company). I only live four hours away from my base, so I can take the last flight and drive as a back up plan. Not all commutes are this easy. At Comair I work 19 days a month on reserve and expect to be on reserve for ever (maybe not that long, but you get the point). Upgrade time at any regional is a crap shoot, unless a company has plans to double the size of it's fleet relatively quickly (none are) I wouldn't choose a company based on upgrade. Look at the fincial health of the company and your likely base. At Comair the company is in bankruptcy and your likely base would be CVG or JFK, don't plan on upgrading any time soon. There are probably better places to go but maybe not. Everyone's situation is different. Good luck.

 

[SEVEN]

Air Wisconsin does not have a training contract. From what I hear, you need an internal referral for an interview.

 

[greedypilot]

Air Wisconsin does not have a training contract. From what I hear, you need an internal referral for an interview.

I had the chance to interview with no internal rec's; so it is not a requirement, but definately something that would greatly improve your chances.

 

[Slippery Mick]

ACA has no training contract. Excellent job security. Excellent pay with superior work rules. Bases in IAD, CVG, LGA, BOS, and ORD easy commute. Travel bennies on United and Delta. Excellent job security. Nice equipment: 87 brand new CRJ-200s.　New state-of-the-art regional terminal in IAD. Excellent job security. Start in the J41, and 12 months to RJ captain. Leading industry profit-sharing. Excellent job security. Dynamic go-get-em management team. Cutting-edge training center. Excellent job security. Check out www.atlanticcoast.com for details.

 

[flyboyike]

ACA has no training contract. Excellent job security. Excellent pay with superior work rules. Bases in IAD, CVG, LGA, BOS, and ORD easy commute. Travel bennies on United and Delta. Excellent job security. Nice equipment: 87 brand new CRJ-200s.　New state-of-the-art regional terminal in IAD. Excellent job security. Start in the J41, and 12 months to RJ captain. Leading industry profit-sharing. Excellent job security. Dynamic go-get-em management team. Cutting-edge training center. Excellent job security. Check out www.atlanticcoast.com for details.

Would be funny if it weren't so sad.

 

[ratherbeflyen]

You might want to check out www.airlinepilotcentral.com. Best advice I can give you is to find a place you'll be happy working. Fast upgrades and good places to work usually oppose each other. If you go for the fast upgrade and a tube of toothpaste brings down a plane you might be stuck in a crappy job for a long time. If you work at a place that has a good quality of life then getting 'stuck' isn't such a bad thing. I work with a lot of guys who have way more than 1000 PIC turbine who havn't been able to "move up," and never planned to spend 8+ years at a regional. For me its all about quality of life anymore. If you can work close to home that goes a long way to quality of life. Commuting sucks, its best if you at least have the option to drive. I was commuting from GEG to CLE for about six months and on average spent less than 8 nights at home.

 

[BGSM]

Thanks for all the input, I don't have to commute I have the ability to move anywhere if needed(no family ties etc.) I would take a quicker upgrade to get the PIC turbine time, which I think will help with my longterm goals. I am not dead set on regionals if I find other options to get turbine time I would explore them as well. Any suggestions?

 

[Tri-holer]

If you look at airlineinterviews.com, you can get an idea of what is competitive. It seems that for AWAC, you need less than 1500TT to get hired. I am sure that it is just skewed by who fills out the interview information.

That ACA sounds like the place to go.

 

[79%N1]

DON"T GO THE THE REGIONALS!!! If you must, pick Chatauqua/Republic or Skywest.

 

[WMUSIGPI]

I'd say if moving is an option look into Netjets.

 

[belchfire]

Regionals...like a major without the payscale or work rules...

 

[Moustache]

Air Wisconsin does not have a training contract. From what I hear, you need an internal referral for an interview.

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