[Cactus_Cutter]

No I’m not a top paying major pilot. In fact I am in the first 10min of my 121 career:

I don’t think its an issue between the main line and regionals. With the exception of AA and Eagle’s crappy flow through agreements. The issue boils down to industry ethics and pilot’s perception in career growth when selecting a company to fly with. The fact is you have to start somewhere in this industry and it may not be the most desirable position. Many have the perception that they need to flying left seat 777’s yesterday and don’t realize that it takes time to reach your desired goals.

Sure I had an opportunity to quit CFIing very early and go to work for a low time regional but I choose to stay even though I could not pay my bills with my current CFI job to wait for a job at a better regional. Why? I heard many negatives about the regional including low pay and low QOL. I felt the regional was undercutting their pilots and that the organization was not structured at all. By holding out I now work for a quality regional that is operated in accordance with airline industry standards and practices. I will use the same principles when it comes to select a major.

Will there be crappy flying companies out there? Sure its America and they have a right to offer this, but it’s the pilot that does not have to accept this. If more would have a backbone and refuse to work at these places then these companies would either pay industry standards or go out of business.

To sum it up. This is a “start-up” company whose financial future and existence is uncertain. Why would you want to take a job that pays below industry standards for a company that is so risky?

Stick up to your career. You worked hard for it. Think of your future. Don’t undercut yourself.