Back in 2004, I was a new Comair FO when I found out my father was terminally ill. I left the company (on good terms) to be home and help out. Since then, I've been doing non-flying jobs - but really missing flying. I've recently decided to try and restart my flying career - it seems like the regionals can't get enough pilots these days. My resume was pretty good after 12 years in the Air Force (2200 fighter hours, 1750 PIC). I started flying again and am IFR current.

I'm looking for some opinions - am I still competative? Will they consider me after leaving and not flying for the last few years? I'm hoping they are so short that they will give me a chance to come back.