So You Want to be a Regional Airline Pilot?

A look at flying in the great industry we call the "Regional" Airlines.

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[rev4life03]

You do realize there are regional pilots on food stamps right? watch?v=tKQJx3L_CDQ

[AVIATIO]

Well, that is all about to change to 1500 hours. But one thing that likely won't change is the salary for a first year FO. Seriously, how the heck is anyone supposed to live off a salary of $20,000? It's outright nonsense.

[tomtom5418]

Which regionals have "upgraded" their pay? ...as far as I know, FO's are still getting 20k, and those guys at Great Lakes are still making 14k. That's pathetic, and the American public should be worried, but of course all they care about is that sweet 50 dollar fair. You are right in the fact that you have to start somewhere, but after 40-100+ thousand in debt (and that's a number for your training...god knows how you're gonna fund the other 1250 hours), 20k doesn't get you anywhere.

[evan kediri]

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[PilotRyan1533]

That is completely incorrect. The regionals pass up the idea that you must pass through them to get to the majors, that's how they get the seats full of pilots with "shiny jet syndrome" and ultra low pay.

[PilotRyan1533]

How is obtaining 1500 hours and an ATP to fly for regionals starting somewhere?

[iVince905]

no one really wants to become a regional pilot and if you do i suggest you get your priorities straightened..every one trying to get to the commercial pilot level have to pass thru regionals if they want to get in and fly with the big boys (military and bush flying aren't options for many)

[JustFlightSim]

May not be the best pay at first, but you gotta start somewhere. As long as you have that passion for flying, and you have a good plan for yourself you should be fine. This video is rather old, but some regional's have upgraded the pay. It may not be alot but its something, then again it's also about the hours and once you have the hours HELLO MAJORS.

[PilotRyan1533]

Didn't know community college took 10 years..

[TristanRealest]

Your basically getting paid peanuts, but you're really working for the hours at a chance to work for the majors.