RR55
Well-Known Member
New to the board, and would like to say hello. I came here looking for some constructive input from those in the field.
A little background. BS degree from Western Michigan University in Aviation Science. Spent two years at a regional, that had really no movement. Left the company in January 08, and got hired at Republic Airlines. Just got furloughed from the company on September of this year. I am in the top 7 on the recall list. Currently have about 3000 total time, with about 2000 SIC in jets. I am currently unemployed, and 30 years old. I am trying to find direction now. My options are to wait this out (and get a job...not a career...on the side working in computers or at Best Buy,etc), go to another regional, or pursue ATC. Other regional may be an ok idea, but I have a fear in the back of my mind of going to another regional, being on the bottom, and being cut or furloughed there due to the current state of the industry. Regionals on my list that I am looking at are Compass, Skywest, Mesaba, or GoJETS. The last one is on the list due to having a base where I live, and would eliminate the commute. I have heard both good, but mainly bad, from people about GoJETS. Not sure how much is true.
Any advice would be appreciated. Might help cure the minor depression
A little background. BS degree from Western Michigan University in Aviation Science. Spent two years at a regional, that had really no movement. Left the company in January 08, and got hired at Republic Airlines. Just got furloughed from the company on September of this year. I am in the top 7 on the recall list. Currently have about 3000 total time, with about 2000 SIC in jets. I am currently unemployed, and 30 years old. I am trying to find direction now. My options are to wait this out (and get a job...not a career...on the side working in computers or at Best Buy,etc), go to another regional, or pursue ATC. Other regional may be an ok idea, but I have a fear in the back of my mind of going to another regional, being on the bottom, and being cut or furloughed there due to the current state of the industry. Regionals on my list that I am looking at are Compass, Skywest, Mesaba, or GoJETS. The last one is on the list due to having a base where I live, and would eliminate the commute. I have heard both good, but mainly bad, from people about GoJETS. Not sure how much is true.
Any advice would be appreciated. Might help cure the minor depression