I just found out my VSP was approved and I could not be more excited! As much as the paycheck and security of Active Duty was nice I was definitely ready for a change and ready to move on.

With that said I am looking for some advice on what to do over the next few months to get ready for my transition to the airlines.

I currently have apps in at a few Guard/Reserve units, have interviewed with one, and just waiting to hear back from them. I also recently got my 737-type with my ATP and have finished squaring away my civilian logbook/logbook summary. When I get out at the end of December I should have about 1900 Total Time and close to 1500 Turbine PIC. I know I am a little short on the total time for the Majors/Legacies and I am definitely ok spending some time at a Regional, but I do have a few questions...

1. Besides getting in touch with my contacts at the Majors and flying as much as I can before I get out what else can I be doing to be more marketable?

2. When choosing a Regional should I focus more on growth/upgrade potential, pay, or location? I know I have a decent amount of Turbine PIC so I feel I may have the freedom to pick a Regional based on location to just spend some time building my total time in the right seat and gaining 121 experience until a Major/Legacy calls.

3. How important is it to stay in a jet? The reason I ask is that the Regional of my choice based on location only flies SAAB's and as much as I'd like to live in my hometown and be near my Guard/Reserve unit I also don't want to make it any slower at getting to the Majors.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated! I have read plenty of threads about "getting out" and what "Regional to pick", but I just had a few specific questions I wanted to ask. Thanks guys.