Yes, I'm confused too. You're coming up on 11 years as a USAF pilot, with IP and EP time... approaching 2500 hours... and this stuff is new to you?

I'm not trying to belittle you... but it just comes across as quite strange. Maybe it's from the community you're from. You said you're single-seat and multi-engine... so F-15 guy? The community where the "airlines" are the "A-word"? I don't know that culture... maybe no one there talks about the airlines. I don't know.

There's plenty of resources out there. But, frankly, your squadron buds that are interviewing, and those recently hired would be your best starting point.

BTW... you're "not opposed to commuting" because you haven't commuted yet.