Originally Posted by
MaRi72
Hello everyone!
Since 2020 I am flying as F/O on ATR42/72 (TFT 1600h) and my company offered me now an upgrade to CMD starting the end of the next month with a bond of two years.
I am really happy with the airline (2 weeks on 2 off, best salary for TP operation, based in my hometown)
Of course I am very happy about the trust and looking forward to this opportunity.
But I always wanted to fly a jet. Should I go for the upgrade for another few years or should I look for a new adventure on a new type?
It is clear to me there is no definite answer to this question and that I will have to do the decision on my own at the end, but I wanted to hear some different opinions about this “problem”.
Or maybe someone experienced a similar situation?
Take the upgrade. You will most likely not get a job as a Jet captain from a ATR FO position. Moving to the right seat of a jet is a more sideways move. Being a captain is more important for your career than being a jet copilot. I have taken the upgrade over the move 3 times sofar, and have been a captain for most of my time. The last 9 years captain on the A320. About to start over in a new company soon, probably. But because of my experience, should have no problem with a fast upgrade. Just my opinion.