Quick Question
I’m trying to decide whether or not I should leave my 12,500 PIC job for a right seat Dash 8 job with a regional carrier. I’m flying for a commuter airline in Canada and have the opportunity to take a step up to something a little bigger.
The prospect of being upgraded on the Dash 8 with this particular company is roughly 8 years. The FO pay is ok depending on where you live and what your living expenses are. However, the pay increases eventually.
On the flip side, I‘d make more money where I am now plus I’d be building multi-turbine PIC time on a + 12,500 a/c.
As far as quality of life goes they equal, in terms of schedule, travel and benefits. This decision would be based on career advancement only.
Having said that, my career objective is to reach a major airline. Should I leave my current 12,500 PIC job for a right seat dash 8 job? Or should I stay put and try to get on with a major carrier from where I am now?
neilson