GLA or Multi-Engine Piston

If your plan is to go fly big(ger) 121 airplanes some day, then I think time spent in a 1900 at Lakes, even if it is going to be in the right seat for a while, will be more valuable than time spent instructing in light twins. That said, if you can't financially work with what GLA will pay you in the right seat of their planes (or the left seat for that matter), and with the CFII job you can, I would take the teaching position. If I recall you are pretty young and the airlines aren't going anywhere in a hurry and sooner or later another airline, that pays a bit more will offer you the gig.
 
Great Lakes all the way man! People have to remember, the regionals is always a means to an end, pending you put in the time and hard work. Sure, there will be setbacks and rough times but everyone goes through something that makes it tough. And who knows, you could meet someone at GLA, or while you are there, and they may help you get to a major.
 
What is it with guys that didn't see the light becoming the greatest preachers of all time after they learn the error of their ways?
 
BobDDuck said:
What is it with guys that didn't see the light becoming the greatest preachers of all time after they learn the error of their ways?
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Why is it that this guy going to Great Mistakes OK and people going to GoJet's not. Both hurt the industry, one more then the other, and that one being people taking Mickey D wage jobs to fly a turbine aircraft. You're being hypocritical if you ask me.
 
jhugz said:
Why is it that this guy going to Great Mistakes OK and people going to GoJet's not. Both hurt the industry, one more then the other, and that one being people taking Mickey D wage jobs to fly a turbine aircraft. You're being hypocritical if you ask me.
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It'd because you're not taking away anyone's job. Remember, GLA is not a typical regional. It's more of a Uncle Sam's-sponsered flying club.
 
kiloalpha said:
It'd because you're not taking away anyone's job. Remember, GLA is not a typical regional. It's more of a Uncle Sam's-sponsered flying club.
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You are though, you're taking a job away from another professional in the industry, that values his time at more then 14,000 dollars a year.
 
jhugz said:
You are though, you're taking a job away from another professional in the industry, that values his time at more then 14,000 dollars a year.
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So why wouldn't that pilot go somewhere else? If they don't like it, that's fine. There's plenty of other opportunities available.
 
jhugz said:
You are though, you're taking a job away from another professional in the industry, that values his time at more then 14,000 dollars a year.
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No Jhugz, that isn't true. If someone values his time at more than $14,000 per year, they are making that decision on their own. There are people who value their time at more that what majors pay and won't do that job. Yes, wages are low because people will do this job for less than you think it is worth. This has been consistantly true since CAL's strike in 1983 (and actually before with Texas International and PeopleExpress and Laker and even the glorified SWA. You can bitch about it, and you do, but you are not going to stop people doing this job for less than it was (pre-deregulation) and it will NEVER be what it was, or what you think it will be. Further, no matter how far you go you are always going to feel underpaid. I work with nine doctors in a business venture. All nine are in the same practice and they all make within 10% of each other with the average being $702k. They also work three weeks per month usually. They think THEY are underpaid and overworked. Since the market has settled on the salaries now, and there doesn't seem to be a shortage of people willing to do the job, then I would say that wages have probably hit the level they need to be. You can work to make the industry better and that's great - but plan on the industry NOT getting better and decide if you are able to live with it just like it is.
 
kiloalpha said:
So why wouldn't that pilot go somewhere else? If they don't like it, that's fine. There's plenty of other opportunities available.
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Exactly. I'm pretty sure the OP knows what he's getting in to. I have a co-worker that's going to GLA next month. Best choice? Not for me. For him? Maybe so. I can't judge that. If this is what the OP thinks is the best choice then so be it. No problems there. Now, if in a year he/she comes back bitching about not being a captain or not working for a major because JC told him to go to GLA, then the flood gates can open. ;)
 
And I will reiterate what I said in another thread. RJ's with mainline paint, flying mainline routes that are filled with people that booked their ticket on the mainline's website (not knowing they were getting the B team) are doing far more "harm to the profession" than a 1900 filled with yokels flying from Hooterville to Des Moines to catch a flight to OKC. Bitch at those greedy bastard major pilots that traded the low end of the profession away for a couple more bucks per hour on the top end of the pay scale. My impression is that issue is what does a lot of "harm to the profession". Regionals are the ultimate B scale. Actually it isn't even a B scale, it's like a D or an F scale. EAS flights are not in the same league.
 
B767 said:
Why can't I live there?!
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Hooterville was the home of Petticoat Junction and the Shady Rest Hotel. Also, it is where Green Acres took place. Hooterville was actually based on the town of Eldon, MO which is about 30 miles southeast of Jefferson City. Notable Eldon, MO natives include Professional Wrestler Harley Race, and one of my personal favorites - David Allan Coe. So, you can't live in Hooterville, but you can live in Eldon. I've been to Eldon and have looked for a hotel run by a widow with three gorgeous daughters but have yet to find it. One of the real tragedies of Hooterville is that Sharon Tate was supposed to play one of the daughters (Billy Jo I think) but after shooting the pilot she decided to try movies instead. That was a loss as (in my opinion) she is one of the most beautiful women that ever graced the screen.
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WacoFan said:
have looked for a hotel run by a widow with three gorgeous daughters but have yet to find it.
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Too many words in your post. All I got was this.

Sounds like a perfect mission! Beers and boobs until we find the daughters!
 
I am currently in GLA training right now. I am currently in the last part of training, the flight training segment. I have a family also, the pay sucks but as far as a career move is concerned, its a step up from instructing. Honestly, many things are less than favorable here, but the pilot group is awesome and you will definitely make some good friends. The flying is also really good, very good experience that you wont get flying an RJ. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions or if you would like some heads up on what to study.

Make sure your very instrument proficient (get some refresh on NDB's if you are rusty) before coming to training and know COLD the limitations including notes (except CG limits, placards, and oxygen outlet pressure) and memory items.
 
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