Regional for live

C-130avi · September 28th, 2006, 19:10

I'm new to the aviation world and I was wondering if there is pilot that stay Regional threw out their whole aviation career. Or you have to move on up to the big boys toys?

ChrisH · September 28th, 2006, 19:15

People spend their careers at the regionals all of the time. You don't have to move up.

Maximillian_Jenius · September 28th, 2006, 19:26

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Originally Posted by ChrisH

People spend their careers at the regionals all of the time. You don't have to move up.

But you should want to...

HorizonCRJ · September 28th, 2006, 21:08

Depends on the kind of life style you want for yourself. Money is nice, but doesn’t mean it always brings happiness. Maybe a regional will pay less but give you more time with your family. It’s all about your personal lifestyle.

C-130avi · September 28th, 2006, 21:15

Thank you guys for the feed back, your respond really help. I'm a family man and I do love to fly so maybe regional is the lifestyle for me.. I quess I will see when I get there... I read some pilot say they hate regional, they claim its boring....

jtrain609 · September 28th, 2006, 21:26

You know, 10 years ago if somebody had said this they would have been looked at like they were crazy.

kellwolf · September 28th, 2006, 21:41

We're having this discussion on another board right now. There are a lot of CAs that like having the seniority to get the days off they want, work as much (or as little) as they want, not have to move to another base or commute to another base, or just don't want to take the temp pay cut. Ten years ago, the regionals wouldn't have been paying well enough even at CA rates to make it a career. Now, you can.

Personally, I'd prefer the marginally better job security at a major than the bidding war at the regionals. When the time comes to move on to something better, I'll be looking at all the options before I make a snap decision. I'm sure Tenney could tell us a little about jumping to a major from a regional. Midway anyone?

Propilot · September 28th, 2006, 22:06

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Originally Posted by C-130avi

I'm new to the aviation world and I was wondering if there is pilot that stay Regional threw out their whole aviation career. Or you have to move on up to the big boys toys?

Regional for live? You mean life? Threw out? What does that mean?

With grammar like that, a regional might be all that is in the cards.

I don’t mean to sound rude, but if it’s so bad that one has to read it two or three times to understand it….

...and people wonder why a bachelors degree is preferred or required….

Maximillian_Jenius · September 28th, 2006, 22:21

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Originally Posted by Propilot

Regional for live? You mean life? Threw out? What does that mean?

With grammar like that, a regional might be all that is in the cards.

I don’t mean to sound rude, but if it’s so bad that one has to read it two or three times to understand it….

...and people wonder why a bachelors degree is preferred or required….

Well what if english isn't his native language?

ChrisH · September 28th, 2006, 22:48

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Originally Posted by kellwolf

We're having this discussion on another board right now. There are a lot of CAs that like having the seniority to get the days off they want, work as much (or as little) as they want, not have to move to another base or commute to another base, or just don't want to take the temp pay cut. Ten years ago, the regionals wouldn't have been paying well enough even at CA rates to make it a career. Now, you can.

Personally, I'd prefer the marginally better job security at a major than the bidding war at the regionals. When the time comes to move on to something better, I'll be looking at all the options before I make a snap decision. I'm sure Tenney could tell us a little about jumping to a major from a regional. Midway anyone?

You don't make bad money as a regional captain, especially with seniority. It isn't a bad place to spend a career, if you decide to. Captain salary at the regional level is on par with what one would probably expect to make in a career outside of aviation, and in some cases, more. With seniority, some people do not want to leave their job at the regional level. As a captain they are making good money, bidding a good line, getting good days off, etc., and they don't want to start over again at the bottom of a major. Even if it is more money.

C-130avi · September 28th, 2006, 23:27

Do you have to start at regional? or can you go straight to major

Fly4Pay · September 28th, 2006, 23:33

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Originally Posted by C-130avi

Do you have to start at regional? or can you go straight to major

If you have the hours (and maybe some connections), you can start in the majors. Judging by your screen name, I'm going to guess that you're military. In that case it's quite possible.

kellwolf · September 29th, 2006, 00:10

If he's "new to the aviation world," I'm gonna go out on a limb and say he doesn't have the time to go straight to a major. The majors like to see turbine time (and a lot of them prefer turbine PIC time). There are several ways to get that time so you can move on to a major. Regionals are just one of those ways, so don't just narrow it down to that unless you're crazy like me and enjoy the pressure of an airline.

jtrain609 · September 29th, 2006, 00:24

This really does come in spurts doesn't it.

Fly4Pay · September 29th, 2006, 00:35

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Originally Posted by kellwolf

If he's "new to the aviation world," I'm gonna go out on a limb and say he doesn't have the time to go straight to a major.

Good point, Kellwolf, but it doesn't change my answer. He could well be new to the aviation world, but that's not what he asked. If I'd have been cruising this board 20 years or so ago (OK, if they'd actually had "the internet" or "computers" or "electricity" back then), I'd have asked the same question.

mtsu_av8er · September 29th, 2006, 01:25

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Originally Posted by Maximillian_Jenius

Well what if english isn't his native language?

Then, he better start studying and practicing if he wants to be successful in this country!

Maximillian_Jenius · September 29th, 2006, 01:39

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Originally Posted by mtsu_av8er

Then, he better start studying and practicing if he wants to be successful in this country!

Lol...don't make me have to text you again...

aloft · September 29th, 2006, 01:58

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Originally Posted by Fly4Pay

Judging by your screen name, I'm going to guess that you're military. In that case it's quite possible.

If he's a military pilot, perhaps. Pretty sure I'm not going out on much of a limb to suggest that he is not. Simply being in the military will not help one go directly to the majors as a pilot.

Mavmb · September 29th, 2006, 02:13

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Originally Posted by Propilot

Regional for live? You mean life? Threw out? What does that mean?

With grammar like that, a regional might be all that is in the cards.

I don’t mean to sound rude, but if it’s so bad that one has to read it two or three times to understand it….

...and people wonder why a bachelors degree is preferred or required….

One of these days, I will be first at correcting someone and make it to the top of the Grammar Gestapo!

FLflyer · September 29th, 2006, 10:19

Okay C130avi: You could help us all give you some better answers if you tell us a little about yourself. You certianly don't come across as a military pilot, or perhaps English is your second language. Care to help us out here?

wheelsup · September 29th, 2006, 10:43

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Originally Posted by Maximillian_Jenius

But you should want to...

The people in the top 50 out of 800 pilots here have 25+ years with the company.

Somehow I doubt there is something wrong with them for not wanting to "move up". $100k/yr+, 5 weeks vacation (with trip touching, which means more like 7-8 weeks) per year, bidding #15 or less in base.

On top of that, they are the ones getting 17+ days off/month.

Yeah, I bet their lives suck

.

Seggy · September 29th, 2006, 12:31

We have guys at our company that work either 5-11 AM Monday thru Thursday or 12-7 PM Monday thru Thursday. These guys are home everynight and make OK money, especially if they are a checkairman. One guy flew in the Air Force then was with Pan Am.

OldTownPilot · September 29th, 2006, 14:03

Seggy: The JUNIOR captain in BHB is like what #8 in the company?

Seggy · September 29th, 2006, 15:32

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Originally Posted by OldTownPilot

Seggy: The JUNIOR captain in BHB is like what #8 in the company?

Yep something like that. The number 2, 3 and 8 guy are in the company up there. They are making about $50,000-70,000 a year flying a Beech 19hondo with overtime and one guy being a checkairman and sim instructor.

The good news for you OldTown is that they always have four captains up there. The fourth captain up there is always a floater. They have great lines and you should have no problem holding that base eventually!

Fly4Pay · September 30th, 2006, 05:00

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Originally Posted by aloft

If he's a military pilot, perhaps. Pretty sure I'm not going out on much of a limb to suggest that he is not. Simply being in the military will not help one go directly to the majors as a pilot.

Sorry... shoulda been more specific. That's what I meant.

"But I was an AF cook... doesn't that help?"

September 28th, 2006, 19:15	#2
ChrisH Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 280	Re: Regional for live People spend their careers at the regionals all of the time. You don't have to move up.

September 28th, 2006, 21:08	#4
HorizonCRJ Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Troutdale, Ore. TTD Posts: 99	Re: Regional for live Depends on the kind of life style you want for yourself. Money is nice, but doesn’t mean it always brings happiness. Maybe a regional will pay less but give you more time with your family. It’s all about your personal lifestyle. __________________ When it comes time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death. Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home. Chief Aupumut - Mohican

September 28th, 2006, 21:15	#5
C-130avi Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 17	Re: Regional for live Thank you guys for the feed back, your respond really help. I'm a family man and I do love to fly so maybe regional is the lifestyle for me.. I quess I will see when I get there... I read some pilot say they hate regional, they claim its boring....

September 28th, 2006, 21:26	#6
jtrain609 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Park City, UT Posts: 12,095	Re: Regional for live You know, 10 years ago if somebody had said this they would have been looked at like they were crazy.

September 28th, 2006, 21:41	#7
kellwolf Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 13,242	Re: Regional for live We're having this discussion on another board right now. There are a lot of CAs that like having the seniority to get the days off they want, work as much (or as little) as they want, not have to move to another base or commute to another base, or just don't want to take the temp pay cut. Ten years ago, the regionals wouldn't have been paying well enough even at CA rates to make it a career. Now, you can. Personally, I'd prefer the marginally better job security at a major than the bidding war at the regionals. When the time comes to move on to something better, I'll be looking at all the options before I make a snap decision. I'm sure Tenney could tell us a little about jumping to a major from a regional. Midway anyone? __________________ "I'm The Doctor, by the way. Run for your life!"

September 28th, 2006, 19:10	#1
C-130avi Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 17	Regional for live I'm new to the aviation world and I was wondering if there is pilot that stay Regional threw out their whole aviation career. Or you have to move on up to the big boys toys?

September 28th, 2006, 23:27	#11
C-130avi Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 17	Re: Regional for live Do you have to start at regional? or can you go straight to major

September 29th, 2006, 00:10	#13
kellwolf Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 13,242	Re: Regional for live If he's "new to the aviation world," I'm gonna go out on a limb and say he doesn't have the time to go straight to a major. The majors like to see turbine time (and a lot of them prefer turbine PIC time). There are several ways to get that time so you can move on to a major. Regionals are just one of those ways, so don't just narrow it down to that unless you're crazy like me and enjoy the pressure of an airline. __________________ "I'm The Doctor, by the way. Run for your life!"

September 29th, 2006, 00:24	#14
jtrain609 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Park City, UT Posts: 12,095	Re: Regional for live This really does come in spurts doesn't it.

September 29th, 2006, 10:19	#20
FLflyer Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: IAH Posts: 228	Re: Regional for live Okay C130avi: You could help us all give you some better answers if you tell us a little about yourself. You certianly don't come across as a military pilot, or perhaps English is your second language. Care to help us out here?

September 29th, 2006, 12:31	#22
Seggy Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Somewhere in the Northeast Posts: 4,941	Re: Regional for live We have guys at our company that work either 5-11 AM Monday thru Thursday or 12-7 PM Monday thru Thursday. These guys are home everynight and make OK money, especially if they are a checkairman. One guy flew in the Air Force then was with Pan Am.

September 29th, 2006, 14:03	#23
OldTownPilot Old Skool Join Date: May 2005 Location: BGR (Bangor, ME) Posts: 2,862 Blog Entries: 4	Re: Regional for live Seggy: The JUNIOR captain in BHB is like what #8 in the company? __________________ As a wise man said, sumb!tch flew in, sumb!tch'll fly out. Ski Hard. Party Harder.

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