Originally Posted by STILL GROUNDED

If you have that time the quickest way to the left seat will be turbo props. There are two companys taking direct entry captains. Of course you also need to be willing and able to accept that responsibility. Colgan and Airmidwest, flying 1900d's. With AirMidwest the next thing you'll do is fly a jet for Mesa as a Captain in 18 months. As for QOL can't tell you yet, only hearing a lot of speculation from people who don't really know anything about really crappy QOL.