Throwaway account question: Leave 91/135 PIC for LCC with Delta ultimate goal?
I know everyone's situation is different and no one can anwser for me but I'd love to see what other people would do in this scenario
Low 30s, ultimate goal is Delta with no prior 121 time. Currently part 91/135 PIC on heavy biz jet with 2900 TT and 500 TPIC with option to move to a LCC where I could guarantee live in base but would result in a 65% pay cut year 1.
Option 1
Stay at current position with less benefits and work rules than 121 job but much higher pay and wait for a call from Delta (however long that is)
Option 2
Leave for LCC with hopes that having the 121 experience on my app will help get the call sooner from Delta. But make far less money in that time however long that is
Posted Feb 20, 2026, 4:24 PM UTC
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