I am a new guy here so please bear with me.

I only have 220TT/50ME, so I am a fair distance away from a job. I dont even want to think about a jet right now, even with some hiring times being so low. I also want to finish my degree before I go, which is about a year and a half away. In the meantime I will do the CFI thing just like everyone else.

My questions is this: Where do you see XJet, AWAC, Skywest, AE, and others in about a year and a half? I know the airline industry is fragile, but if hiring stay somewhat the same over the next year or so, will that bring the qualified pilot shortage up?

Also, my girlfriend lives in PHL and I would hopefully like to be based there or possibly JFK, EWR, or LGA. Is this possible being a Junior FO? The companies I have looked at so far are the ones mentioned above. Is there anyone else I missed.

Thanks.