what is the best regional airline to work for?

[propilot1983]

I recently fulfilled my contract with my current employer so I'm back to being a free pilot. I have about 2200 hrs and 400 multi and haven't really been paying attention to the regional airlines trends like I should have been. Anyway, just wondering what ya'll thought as far as which regional airline(s) is (are) the best.

Thanks!

 

[YourPilotFriend]

Throw all the names in a hat and pick one. Are you feeling lucky?

 

[UnstableAviator]

Go to Republic and get in early as you can on the coming growth and enjoy some decent seniority as an FO. 30 EMB-175's in the coming months/years.

 

[dojetdriver]

Go to Republic and get in early as you can on the coming growth and enjoy some decent seniority as an FO. 30 EMB-175's in the coming months/years.

Yeah, and some great income as well (trying to keep a straight face).

 

[xpdriver]

None Go To Law School

 

[ilkwamh2]

Probably the best regional is the one where you don't have to commute to work for. Where do you live?

 

[Quack]

Seriously, pick one that has the best work rules and best pay like a whiskey or coex. Whatever you do, don't go somewhere for the quickupgrade because you may be there longer than you expect. Don't go somewhere to get treated like $hit! (colgan, mesa, hojets, g.l., etc.)

 

[JohnnyP]

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None Go To Law School

Yea sure, because thats a resonable choice in your early 30's?

I dont know why folks think going to law school is going to all of a sudden make your life wonderful from there on out. I know some lawyers, they are beat up, tired, crappy sked's, not rolling in money like everyone thinks. I dont think most law school grads come out being one of the beverly hills hollywood lawyers to the stars.

xpdriver, maybe you were being sarcastic and im too dense to pick up on it, but some people actually think heading off to law school after your already "established" in your airline career is such an easy thing to do.

 

[Prop2Jet]

To each is own. Everyone hates every other airline anyhow. The opinions on this board are just a small reflection of the industry. NWA, PINNACLE, PDT on and on and on....whatever. If you are looking for a job pick the company that is right for you. QOL if based on how you look at life and what you value to be important to YOU, no us. Home every night, is great. No commuting. But hey you might like to travel around the US and get paid for it. So to each is own.

 

[av8er2]

Consider all of the following:

1. Potential for upgrade, because this is still what the regionals are all about. The have not made them a great place to stay long term.

2. Live in base. Do you like the base. Commuting sucks. Don't think you can handle a dump for a little while because you may get stuck.

3. Work rules and contract. This is a big deal. Go to one that has a good contract because as ASA mgt. has proven you may have to work under the old contract for a long time.

4. Pay. They are all going to be close but this is important.

5. How does mgt. treat the employees?

Hope this helps.

How do you think ASA ranked here? Not too good!

 

[Slice121]

what is the best regional airline to work for?

The one you use to work for! It's like asking what form of hepatitis you'd rather have.

 

[xkuzme1]

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XJT has treated me really well. It's my 3rd airline and I am really happy here. Managment treats us really well, the pay is not a crappy as some, I am slotted for upgrade in OCT after 2 years and a couple of months.

FWIW

 

[propilot1983]

I haven't ever worked for a regional airline. I'm thinking of sticking around in charter and move up to our king air when the position opens up. However, that will probably not happen very soon, so i need to start considering my options except for going to law school because that would just be stupid after investing all my time and money since I was a high school student into my flight training. I'm 23, did all my flight training part 61...on the slow track...did my time fueling airplanes for flight lessons, worked my way up to flight instructor and now charter pilot. I've spent 3 years at my current employer making a little less than I would first year at any regional airline. If all I thought about was making money, I would have chosen a more lucrative career. However, I chose one that I knew I would love for the rest of my life. Sure, some parts of aviation have become a job. Not all have. I don't think I could have picked a better career. I am still earning my spot in aviation...not "fast tracking it" like some. So please respect my post becuase it is sincere. Thank you to all that have made a positive contribution.

 

[coogebeachhotel]

Island Air

 

[SOKO-JET]

Just go work for G0jets. It'll be the last place you ever have to worry about interviewing at again. You can just tear up your resumes after you get the job because you wont ever need 'em again... and you will get the job. You could probably upgrade quick and still remain in a lower income tax bracket too. Bonus dude!

 

[oiltycoon]

None Go To Law School

You'll make $bank$ when the airline industry is bankrupt AGAIN.

 

[xpdriver]

xpdriver, maybe you were being sarcastic and im too dense to pick up on it, but some people actually think heading off to law school after your already "established" in your airline career is such an easy thing to do.[/quote]

Yes ....what i meant was after you have done this for awhile and have learned that nothing you expected from a company has come true,and have been lied to so many times that you just laugh now, another choice of careers would have been the way to go...

 

[flyboyike]

May I recommend Eurowings?

 

[neflier]

I asked the same question back in 2000. For me, the answer was ACA. Best contract, highest paid, drove to my domicile (LGA) and an estimated 8-10 month upgrade on the Dornier 328 and still be able to drive to work.

After 4.5 years, I was still an FO, took pay cuts, they closed LGA, moved me to BOS, then CVG and finally IAD. Both the company and ALPA always reminded me that I was commuting by choice, even after 3 base closures in exactly 24 months. In January 2006, every ACA pilot received their furlough notice as the company liquidated.

Are you feeling lucky?

 

[Stifler's Mom]

Trick question....there is no such thing as a "best regional".