which regional would you choose?

Pendergast said:
Does anyone know what the reserve period at Skywest and GoJet? And on ever age, what the actual flight time/month while on reserve??
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I know people that have been at Skywest for 2+ years are still on long call reserve. Literally do not work at GoJet, that is not a viable company and you'll just end up quitting 2 months after you start because it is actually that terrible.
 
Soku39 said:
I know people that have been at Skywest for 2+ years are still on long call reserve. Literally do not work at GoJet, that is not a viable company and you'll just end up quitting 2 months after you start because it is actually that terrible.
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This is only in the most senior bases. 2 or 3 months reserve at the most in most bases. I was holding a line in LAX after 3 months. You can hold a line right out of training in ORD or MSP.
 
Any current new hire TSA pilots out there please msg me I have some questions . Thanks
 
word302 said:
This is only in the most senior bases. 2 or 3 months reserve at the most in most bases. I was holding a line in LAX after 3 months. You can hold a line right out of training in ORD or MSP.
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Good info, still wouldn't do it for upgrade time, I'm not all about teh fast upgraydze, but I'm also not about sitting in the right seat for 7 years.
 
Soku39 said:
Good info, still wouldn't do it for upgrade time, I'm not all about teh fast upgraydze, but I'm also not about sitting in the right seat for 7 years.
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Looks like the upgrade will drop dramatically in the next 6 months. To each his own.
 
how different are are the CRJs and the EMB jets? Are the systems similar? Does one "feel" better flying than another?
 
word302 said:
Looks like the upgrade will drop dramatically in the next 6 months. To each his own.
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Didn't know that either. I figure anywhere other than Envoy, XJT and Gojet is an ok bet, there are like no people left out there willing to fly for regional first year pay it seems.
 
STS-41B said:
how different are are the CRJs and the EMB jets? Are the systems similar? Does one "feel" better flying than another?
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I'm a pretty tall guy and like the ERJs cockpit infinitely more than the CRJ. The CB panels in CRJ are so close to you to the point where I can barely recline the seat and fit my legs in. I am not a fan of the rams head yoke on EMB series jets. CRJ classic yoke makes it much easier to fly and land smoothly. Imo the ERJ feels better to fly, of course you only really fly like 1% of the time so it doesn't really matter. +1 for any operator that has 2 FMS heads, leaning over the throttle quadrant to type stuff in sucks. XJT had 2 FMS heads in most of their ERJs, PSA has 2 FMS heads only on the 900s, so the captain ends up doing most of the typing. CRJ is more piggish in the climb. I liked the ERJ electrical system better, 2 generators per engine, instead of one gen per motor in the CRJ, that's more or less the only thing I cared about systemswise between the two. All that to say who cares what the metal is, do whatever you can to live in base, have decent soft pay and work rules and not take forever to upgrade.
 
Soku39 said:
I'm a pretty tall guy and like the ERJs cockpit infinitely more than the CRJ. The CB panels in CRJ are so close to you to the point where I can barely recline the seat and fit my legs in. I am not a fan of the rams head yoke on EMB series jets. CRJ classic yoke makes it much easier to fly and land smoothly. Imo the ERJ feels better to fly, of course you only really fly like 1% of the time so it doesn't really matter. +1 for any operator that has 2 FMS heads, leaning over the throttle quadrant to type stuff in sucks. XJT had 2 FMS heads in most of their ERJs, PSA has 2 FMS heads only on the 900s, so the captain ends up doing most of the typing. CRJ is more piggish in the climb. I liked the ERJ electrical system better, 2 generators per engine, instead of one gen per motor in the CRJ, that's more or less the only thing I cared about systemswise between the two. All that to say who cares what the metal is, do whatever you can to live in base, have decent soft pay and work rules and not take forever to upgrade.
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How was the shoulder room in the EMB? I flew the bro and it wasn't at all comfortable, even for the short legs we were flying. I'll be in the 145 coming up here soon though.

As for the original post, I'd vote TSA, Compass or PSA. The regionals suck, do your time, don't be a jerk, and get out most ricky-tick to somewhere the name on the side matches the name on your pay checks.
 
Soku39 said:
I know people that have been at Skywest for 2+ years are still on long call reserve. Literally do not work at GoJet, that is not a viable company and you'll just end up quitting 2 months after you start because it is actually that terrible.
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Ha I was just about to ask @David Tietz about Gojet, since I'm from St.Louis, and I'd be able to move back home when I'm ready to go to a regional saving me the pain from commuting. I always knew that TSA guys weren't fond of them at all, but if its that bad I'd definitely aim for Compass like I've been thinking about or somewhere else.
 
phill1174 said:
Ha I was just about to ask @David Tietz about Gojet, since I'm from St.Louis, and I'd be able to move back home when I'm ready to go to a regional saving me the pain from commuting. I always knew that TSA guys weren't fond of them at all, but if its that bad I'd definitely aim for Compass like I've been thinking about or somewhere else.
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Ya the stories I've heard about that place just defy any and all logic, it's literally the only place I would never consider working. does TSA have a STL base, can't remember. Anything is more appropriate than gojet though.
 
I haven't been there all that long, started class in October and finished my line check last week. So far, I have no complaints. One constant comment I have seen throughout the forums is that G7 has a bunch of great folks to work with. I would have to agree with that as all of my interactions with management, training department, check airmen, and even the flight attendants have been positive. I'll be honest, I haven't concerned myself with pay rates, cancellation pay, and all that other stuff some feel is important. I would be more concerned with the latter if I was looking for a place to call home. For me, I simply didn't want to commute. I want to fly with crews I can get along with, put in my time, and get to the place I'd like to retire from. Perhaps G7 isn't the best regional out there, but I don't think it is the worst either- regardless of all the naysayers lurking around the forums. Regional flying, especially at the bottom of the seniority list, is hard work and not for those looking fro a cushy job. There's a lot about it that sucks and I think that holds true to whichever regional you end up flying for. I left flying six years ago to take a job as a middle school teacher. Those 6 years have taught me that flying airplanes is a pretty cool gig, and one I won't take for granted. I just have to keep my eye on the prize!!

I will be beginning the daily grind on Tuesday, and will certainly be willing to share my experiences.
 
TSA does have a STL base, but a couple of buddies that went there ended up getting Dulles after about week 2 of training. That seems to be the base that guys get right out of training.
 
As a teacher, I tried to never look at behavioral evaluations of students I have yet to meet. I have learned that often other people's opinions and conclusions were not always accurate. I like to make up my own mind, without influence from people I do not know. I came to Gojet based on recommendations from friends who currently fly there, and who's opinions I respect. Perhaps it was a mistake- time will tell- but as of this moment I am content with my decision.
 
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