I went direct to a LCC after instructing, had two years of little flying and then furlough… after 9 months furloughed managed to get on with a regional. I have a young family so I wasn’t too keen on cargo as an option, yet didn’t quite have the resume for mainline. Was a regional the right choice?

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Talking Points:

You are not alone.
Others have done the same.
Don’t let ego get in the way of your career.
Ego is the enemy book of the month.
We sometimes take a step back to again move forward.
After 9/11 many mainline pilots flew at the regionals.
Some pilots refused jobs because they were beneath them.
I sent hundreds of pilots to a commuter that had turboprops and almost every one declined the job since they were regional pilots.
My class at the largest regional airline in the US had 80% from the majors.
You are gaining valuable hours towards your next career step.
You are flying 121 in the system which is putting you ahead of your peers and will help in an upcoming interview.
Always look at your own personal situation and don’t listen to others.
Do what is best for you and your family.
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