For the OP, I have a wife and 3 kids and chose to work for an airline that had a base where I lived. The choice allowed me to do locals, and be home with the family almost like a normal 9 to 5 job. If you went to work at Skywest on the EMB-120, you should be able to hold SFO or FAT either right out of class, or shortly thereafter, and pay for the Brasilia is now the same as the RJ for years 1 and 2. Seems like that would be the best match for your situation.