Thanks for all of the suggestions.

APM145, I have about 1100 MEL time. I've had 265 hours in the last 6 months, and 97 hours in the last 60 days. My primary occupation is outside of aviation, but I'm flight instructing and flying pt. 135 part-time right now. I'm totally open to the idea of a long-term career with an airline. I've got to figure I probably can't get into a major at my age I'm guessing?

JetJock16, thanks for the contact info at Skywest.

Radar, what would the commute for Mesaba be like? I don't completely understand how commuting works if you live away from your base.

Again, thanks for all the help.