Going to a US regional?! Career advice.
Hello,
I would like to get a career advice. I recently gained permanent residency (greencard lottery) and always wanted to live and work in the U.S.. I played the lottery the last 12 years and finally got selected last year.
I have flown for a european LCC on B737 and A320 the last 8 years. Currently I'm flying the A320 as a First Officer but no career prospects in sight.
I have more than 6000 hrs total time, FAA ATP with A320PIC rating, CFI, CFII, MEI but no turbine PIC and no college degree.
I applied to all A320 operators but no response at all. I even went to a job fair. I really thought it would be much easier but nobody cares about my experience on type. I have now done two interviews with regional airlines and could start with Skywest or TSA.
I must be crazy to give up a rather good paid A320 job to fly a CRJ or ERJ for less than $30.000? What do you think? Do you think it would help me to eventually get hired with a major or ULCC like Frontier or Spirit? Any advice?