What Airline Is Best For You? (Picking a Regional)

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Pretty good information is on the website below. It’s not always 100% true, but it gives you a good idea of the individual airlines and what they have to offer.
www.airlinepilotcentral.com
Keep in mind that when selecting a regional, just because you work for a a company that is owned by or has a contract with doesn’t mean you’ll be hired by them. Flow through programs and partner airlines are different things. Picking a regional carrier and can be tough and overwhelming but now is a great time to have a variety of airlines hiring. Lots of things to considering when choosing where to start your aviation career off! f you have anymore questions, feel free to reach out to me on Instagram ‪@flywithgarrett‬
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[@colostomybag9367]

I would love a long video talking about reserve vs flying a line. I love your channel, giving advice about what to look for when job searching.

[@thepenmen22]

Feel like nobody did a video on this properly yet, but can you do a video on what getting a type rating is like? What you studied, your routine, fun stories from there, crazy simulator situations you're put into and how you solved them, etc. That would be great to listen to.

[@braydenorr8978]

A video about reserve vs. line holding would be great! Thanks Garrett!

[@austinfoster29]

I feel like your videos always have good learning opportunities. I’d love to hear more about reserve VS line

[@gabrielncali8999]

Garrett, I’m not in the airline industry (at all), but this video is so interesting and informative! Thank you!

[@ELARMOOTEE]

Wow , it’s been a minute since we got a video like this ! Plze do more videos like this ! Thanks Garrett !!

[@janetkariya3526]

Great information. Never knew details about this topic. Thank you Garrett 💗

[@wurzzzz]

Nice to see a fellow CRJ bro from my old company. Glad to see you made it to your end goal bud.

[@poohpern]

G excellent video, very informative. Nice to see you’re back doing what you love. I was worried for a bit seemed like you retired from the industry and decided to stick with being an influencer. Not that there is anything wrong with that just doesn’t seem like it’s really genuinely you. Nice to see you back to this platform.

[@kadenabbott6546]

Helpful vid man, great job

[@BrandonTheWarriorPrince]

I love this I’m A flight attendant with Horizon and I love it

[@johniii8147]

Yes read the contract. The bonus comes with a catch. That's pretty much true in any profession.

[@Batfastard14]

Go to your dream airlines competitor(s) regional. Example if Delta is that, go to an AA regional. If AA or United is the dream, go to Endeavor. Metering is certainly happening.

[@ColbyR86]

Exactly what I was going to comment. They are poaching each others regionals as to not hurt their own regionals manpower.

[@flywithgarrett]

I agree. This is definitely true for the most part right now. However that can certainly change. I know plenty of people in the last 12 months that I’ve been hired within as well as from competitors.

[@Tuaross]

I’m kind of in that position, Garrett, and you were one of the people that inspired me to go back to Flying after 13 years of Atc. I live in Miami with my family and would love to be at AA, but my only way to make the initial step was to do Envoy for the Miami bass, and for the captain pay at 750 hours. But now I’m kind of in that boat where they say it’s really tough to get hired off the street if you’re at a wholly owned. And I get really frustrated when people tell me to go to Spirit for six months and then go to AA. If I went through all that stress of getting through training at Spirit/ Jetblue, I don’t see myself making another jump.

[@kevw172]

Philly guy here. I definitely picked a college program that partners with piedmont so I can stay in within my PA NJ home area. I like it here and hope I get to stay.

[@exosoul]

Definitely would like to see a video of reserve vs line holding. I’m getting into that time where my hours are reaching and different airlines are interested, or want to keep in touch. And would like to start thinking what’s best for me.

[@josephmillraney1061]

Garrett, excellent video. Now this is the kind of video that I love. I'm too old to fly, but this topic. 👍👍👍

[@_FIywlthgarett]

Raygarrett

[@_FIywlthgarett]

TeIe_grann me. ^^^

[@Resiliently20]

Watching this as an Aircraft Dispatcher going applying to a bunch of different regionals.

[@0100page]

Metering is real!!! If you work a regional feed for mainline- that mainline has less incentive to hire you. Plan on a double quit, or skip regionals all together by paying for you ATP and go direct to ULCC

[@theodoregrader8270]

Thanks Garrett!

[@VlogamesFam]

Nice content my friend hope to see you more around😊 not only in FB also in here

[@Trebor110]

Great video

[@duncanhightower2040]

I've heard some pilots that are close to the automatic upgrade will go on reserve so they can start their captain career with more seniority and ability to hold a line

[@Matthew-yp6xp]

The Van Cleefs are so nice

[@stephenraatz2598]

My favorite is KLM’s CityHopper!

[@matwest711]

Currently working on my multi! I question my career choice everyday lol

[@neivamunoz2836]

I like your content

[@user-tr1cw5ef5x]

Hello, your videos are very cool

[@mytech6779]

Totally tangent to the point of the video, but strictly speaking "regional" is an outdated term from the days of government granted monopolies(1930s through 1970s), it was a specific thing in the context of the Civil Aeronautics Board allotting routes. Today regional is more of a vague description of scheduled airlines that mostly fly aircraft in the 20 to 80 seats size range. (and most of them happen to contract with "majors" for various business reasons but that is not required.)

[@joshua_jfly]

Great video! I’m worried that the supply is going to catch up to the demand in a few years. And that’s when I’ll just be finishing up all my hours. Should guys just getting started be worried? This pilot trend seems to be something everyone’s hopping on due to the “pilot shortage”

[@shockwavegaming1376]

I'd love to get info on the difference between the life of a reserve vs a lineholder pilot. I've been going through a divorce for the last two years and it's going to basically erase the last 20 years of my life's progress. Really looking forward to finalizing this mess so I can move out of my dangerous, high intensity, high environmental exposure job into a job as an airline pilot. Thank you for the info and keep up the good work. 👍

[@jordanwilcox62]

Please keep making these videos

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[@sirjasonakana]

Reserve vs line holder would be a great video

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[@user-in3gn8rd7w]

I love you Garrett

[@christiancunanan1135]

Hey Garrett! Great video. I would to hear your opinion on if regional airlines are the only option, or maybe finishing the entire unrestricted ATP of 500 XC and going to a spirit/JetBlue instead? Also would love to see a video about reserve and holding lines!

[@alex1210ism]

You would have to pay for the ATP-CTP course out of pocket. Spirit will call you if you’re a CFI without any airline experience. JetBlue on the other hand unlikely. B6 prefers previous 121 experience.

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[@vivianlui7851]

i love videos like this, thanks for an updated version

[@_FIywlthgarett]

Raygarrett

[@_FIywlthgarett]

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[@EvTheAviator]

Thanks for all the info! I'm trying to decide where to go after flight school, and I'm considering SkyWest for a number of reasons. But I'm also thinking of going to one of the low cost airlines so that I can start off on a 737 right out of the gate, and then after upgrading and working as a captain for them for a couple years, transitioning to a legacy carrier as a direct entry captain. Does this sound like a reasonable plan, or are there some red flags I should be aware of?

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[@PickleRickSanchez]

Cool plane on your shelf

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[@lxXbeastybulldogXxlakajordan]

Wanna see the reserve vs line holder video

[@kngalex]

Except the slowest way to a legacy is by going to their regional. I know you buck the trend but most of the recommendations right now are go to a regional not connected with the mainline you want in the long run. At least that's for the quickest way

[@Ht_gbee]

When I become a pilot I wanna start at Endeavor just cuz I like the crj 😅

[@pxtzr]

How long do you think this hiring rate will go on for? I hear everyone saying NOW is the time to become a pilot, but are they taking into consideration the time it takes from initial basic flight training, to becoming a regional pilot? Which is around 4-5yrs if I’m not mistaken? Genuine question, would mean a lot if you could answer! Appreciate it, keep up the great content

[@dragaonegro1099]

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[@dragaonegro1099]

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[@jeremyy9188]

Great!

[@jabidashaikh1040]

Nice. Will you answer what airline you flying with. You don't have to if it is for security reasons. ❤

[@fuciguma2886]

i appreciate your videos I am currently in flight school and have a lot of questions. Like how long is the schooling going to last, how much more is it going to cost after I graduate and will need my flight hours, how to find my first job as a pilot, who to work for, in what amount of time will i be able to start making money and how much money aproxemiatly. I live in Europe, but I could see myself flying internationaly. I would welcome every answer I can get if it is from you garret or other pilots in the comment section. Thank you

[@user-hx3db3mw1p]

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[@user-hx3db3mw1p]

What?

[@eazye1554]

I would love to see a vid going through the schedule. Shit is hella confusing.

[@piep6851]

I’ll be in my late forties when I start my pilot career with a regional, should I just stay my career with the regional I get hired with? Is it even worth moving to mainline later on since I’ll be starting so late in age? What would you suggest?

[@hayleysmythe8518]

What route did you personally take Garrett? From regional to major? ✈️ 😊

[@topcat5992]

Thanks for your videos. Is 40 too late to get into flying? Got my PPL back in 2014 and plan to make a switch from IT to airline pilot. What is the usual time-line or years when a FO at Regional will start seeing 6 figure salaries? Just debating about the pay-cut I will have to take when I make this switch. From what I have seen - $90/hr for a Regional FO appears to be the starting salary (75 hr block time comes to 81k pre-tax) Also when you start as a regional FO, are we guaranteed the hours to fly or are we a reserve pilot?

[@brandonbell3958]

Reserve vs line yes

[@orfiliamora7601]

Saludos Garret. Fans

[@anjalijah]

Hey Garrett do you happen to know of programs that grant tuition or help with military members? Awesome video btw!

[@_FIywlthgarett]

Raygarrett

[@_FIywlthgarett]

TeIe_grann me ^^^

[@jasmineartis5754]

I heard of a school that accepts the GI bill they do both helicopter and planes. They’re in Ohio I think?

[@piep6851]

Do my check ride, testing or any other failures during pilot training are reviewed by airlines later when applying for a pilot job? And could it possibly affect chances of getting employed by airlines?

[@anakinskywalker5363]

Is there some benefit to staying at a regional as a career destination? Say you hit seniority as a captain and you elect to stay there even as everyone else flows away, would the benefits of staying where you are show after some time?

[@piep6851]

What’s the average years pilots are at regionals before moving to mainline?

[@reyesben]

What do you think of Cadet programs? Is that the same thing with contracts that might hold you to an airline?

[@austinjones6854]

Would you say it is worth it to pay for a school that cost 20-30k more if it gets you there 4-6 months sooner?

[@gaelcaceres4973]

how did you get into the american airline’s regional

[@nobodycallsmetubby5586]

Know any good information on becoming a pilot after a military career in a non-aviation job?

[@hrishivarsani8917]

Hi Garret, I have a UK ATPL license with 1000 hours, can i still work for piedmont airlines? or is there a process I have to go through to change my UK to USA license?

[@ryans.3249]

see spirit offering instead of a regional? Worth going there a few years?

[@alienz1664]

I picked regional ( I don’t have my license yet )

[@peterwakeman9930]

Good luck everyone Lee the hurricane

[@justaguy427]

I'm hearing that you shouldn't pick a regional that's owned by the major you want to end up at. Example, starting at envoy to get to AA. You'll be behind thousands of other pilots in the flow. Maybe I'm wrong, but i'm reading this all over airline pilot central.

[@larrymcswain6785]

Hey Garrett how much overtime can you fly ? I thought you could not go passed 1000 hrs per year so that's 83 hrs per month

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Has regional flights improved drastically in the last 15 year's, or since flight 3407 ?

[@turarismailov449]

Hi Garret. Thank you for your video. I got a Green card recently. But I have never flown in US. I have flown in Far East Asia. I am a Captain of A320. Total 15000 hrs. Is there any chance to be hired by regional or legacy?. I don’t have FAA.

[@JtXwb]

For pay yall, tell me sumn.. that possibility of making, for example, > $500,000 that he mentioned.. is that net pay directly from the airlines or is it gross income ( salary before tax)?. Cz I heard taxes are high and possibly can take a lot out of your income reducing earnings significantly?

[@razarizvi2475]

hello bro i m from Pakistan and i have done my ppl and want to continue cpl from outside so can you guide me from which flying club you have done it please reply it

[@marquamfurniture]

I'm here for the eye candy.

[@alexturnqest6202]

Hello has anyone ever considered or has done getting cooperate turbine time in a private jet instead of going to the regionals, then from corporate to the major airlines?

[@gilbertkoehn6647]

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[@scud-runner]

Say for example you work for Envoy for 3 years and you make Captian. You then get hired as a first officer with American, do you have to restart on the pay scale as a first officer with one year experience or do you start as a first officer with 3 years experience?

[@Micg51]

Envoy and AA are completely different companies. You start year 1 pay and year 1 seniority with everything

[@scud-runner]

@@Micg51 gotcha. Makes sense. Thanks.

[@michaelw2108]

Lax,Ont which bases are those in Skywest or others?

[@clementinechex6934]

Do you like your new accommodation ?

[@karinaurena7168]

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[@_alex_angulo_2698]

How many years did it take you to become a pilot? Please answer me

[@laurenwybacz1479]

Jet star big plane

[@StrictlySports]

go to a low cost carrier then go to a legacy legacy especially delta go there first instead of regionals

[@samadhi1995]

I have heard of few people doing this, but once you reach ATP min, I don't think the LCC are paying for your ATP right? From what I understand most of them want you to have have ATP-CTP completed unless your in a pathway program?

[@flywithgarrett]

Definitely something to consider. Regionals have some pros and cons. But a pro of a LCC is the type rating and potentially better QOL (quality of life) with the overnights and such.

[@StrictlySports]

@@samadhi1995 yes at the end of the day it’s how do you feel about paying for id rather do that then have to go to a regional with all there problems

[@samadhi1995]

@@flywithgarrett yeah that’s something to think about for sure! I have heard of some people going to regional just for ATP CTP and then jumping to LCC but I guess all that depends on contract that regional is offering 😅

[@anthonyaxume4846]

Age 26, where to start to become an airline pilot? Ppl first or straight pilot school?

[@user-zr6lo1qu3h]

Hi, i would like to become a airline pilot but I also wanna be able to come home every night. Is this possible?

[@user-hx3db3mw1p]

❤

[@reyesben]

Can pay decrease in the future?

[@benpobanz4792]

What regional has the quickest upgrade times?

[@Micg51]

They all upgrade at the bare minimum now. But to upgrade into a base you want might take longer

[@KNNYD]

12 days off per month or per year?

[@dragodrago7370]

How many years does one stay at a regional before going to majors? Hiw long is the transittion from FO to cpt at regional ? What does live at base mean? Thanks ❤

[@martintheiss4038]

To "live at base" means that your personal residency address or declaration is near the airport your carrier assigns you as the "home airport" for purposes of scheduling and flight bidding. to "commute" means that you live in a convenent city (Such as Boise) but you are registered as a SeaTac pilot. Therefore, you need to ensure that you allow for enough travel time between Boise and Seattle after getting your flight calls in order to arrive at your base airport before you need to hit the relevant flight manager to say you are there.

[@dragodrago7370]

@@martintheiss4038 thanks bro, u a pilot?

[@Cocopalmachanel]

Where did you go to school?

[@michaelw2108]

Which Arline you work for

[@drewmyrick1451]

Guys working for an airlines WO are taking forever to flow. In the current market the best bet to get to your legacy of choice is to work for their competitors regional. I.e. if you want AA, go to endeavor.

[@user-ge6jw4vz7o]

Are you a captain?