ATR 72-600 or Embraer E-195?
Dear wise ones,
I am in desperate need of some professional advice. I've waited for almost 4 yrs for my first flying job. Gone for countless interviews and meetings just to get the words "we'll consider you in the future if a vacancy arises".
And now it has come! A job offer after so much wait. It's a regional operator starting up. Since I'll be joining as a trainee F/O, they've offered me two choices ATR 72-600 or the Embraer E-195. I am torn b/w the countless advice spared by many.
ATR being flown all over the world in massive numbers where as the emb's are very limited. If for some reason (touch wood) the company shuts down in the distant future, where will I end up with a 195 rating? Since I am from the sub-continent, nobody even operates Emb's here (There was one by the name Paramount which shut down due losses). Honestly speaking, I am thrilled by the jet over the TP but put down by the numbers. Pay is same on both the fleet but progression will be faster on the 195 I hear.
Any advice would be highly appreciated. Thank you for your valuable time.