I wouldn't bet on Skywest having a MKE base after the Air Tran merger. Though the people there certainly are happy with the company overall. I wouldn't go to Skyway; things are a bit rough there right now and the future is murky at best. However, they will hire you and the Beech uprade would be immediate. Mesaba is hiring and with your times you would probably get a CRJ200 or CRJ900 slot. Upgrades are 6mo-18mo at Mesaba. It is an easy commute out of MKE. If you want to stay in MKE try Air Cargo Carriers or Sterling Aviation.