Regionals? Which for my situation

[Maurus]

Avoid any of the mega regionals. 30 airplanes growth at PSA allows all current FOs to upgrade. 30 airplanes growth at XJT still leaves the majority of current FOs empty handed.

But the question remains. Can these airlines actually increase their fleet by 60% or more while having to overcome attrition and a lack of qualified pilots to hire? Not to mention the increased staffing now required for the new rest rules.

I personally don't see the logic. A 2 for 1 trade with the larger airlines that are rocking tons of 50 seaters is way more logical from a staffing perspective.

That said we are seeing great lakes and silver having major issues getting pilots. That means 0 upgrades. CA seems like the next logical place to start having issues if they aren't already.

The regional industry is likely about to get rocked. It will be interesting to see who survives.

 

[Autothrust Blue]

But the question remains. Can these airlines actually increase their fleet by 60% or more while having to overcome attrition and a lack of qualified pilots to hire? Not to mention the increased staffing now required for the new rest rules.

No. Or at least, I would be exceptionally leery of anyone asserting they can do it. Not without some major re-examination of entry-level compensation. Pilots are hyenas, but at the end of the day, even hyenas have to eat and pay rent.

The regional industry is likely about to get rocked. It will be interesting to see who survives.

I wholeheartedly agree with this. The "industry" won't look anything like it does now in a few (like, even 2 or 3) years.

 

[Maurus]

No. Or at least, I would be exceptionally leery of anyone asserting they can do it. Not without some major re-examination of entry-level compensation. Pilots are hyenas, but at the end of the day, even hyenas have to eat and pay rent.

Pretty much. I could be very wrong but at this time it is definitely something to consider when looking a making a lateral or going to your first airline. I personally believe that chasing a quick upgrade has way more risk now than in the past.


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