Don't have the patience to read the whole thread and sift through the bickering, so I'm doing an info request post. Currently at XE, overall a good place to work, but shrinking rapidly with no light at the end of the tunnel. Looking to stay based in Texas, happy with either DFW or IAH. Looking to possibly jump to Mesa soon, have some of the usual questions.

1. Training footprint. How long from indoc through the type ride? Locations? Single occupancy during training in in the hotel? How much is training pay?
2. Reserve rules and reroutes for lineholders. Having worked at 2 separate 121 carriers so far, how does the company handle reassignments during trips? ACARS notifications, calls, etc? Limits on Ready Reserve usage? Call out time for Short Call?
3. Health insurance. Have heard that the Mesa insurance is $$$ compared to others. I'm only interested in the rate for one person, no family to worry about. What is the monthly rate for the top plan for the employee only?
4. Trip construction. For either type, what do the trips usually look like? Typical 4-days? More, less? Good credit? CX pay? Duty or trip rigs? Do you typically see crossover between the United and AA operations on the CRJ?

Looking at possibly making Mesa my 3rd airline. Would have made it my 2nd a year ago but was gun-shy on chasing the "quick upgrade." In hindsight that was a mistake. I'd be a CA in DFW right now if I'd chosen YV over XE. As it is, I'm gonna be on reserve here until the end of the decade, and I'll be lucky if I can do that in Texas. YV gets me a better schedule immediately, and a big pay raise from an upgrade without too much more waiting. Been in 121 for 6 years now, could legally have upgraded years ago, and do feel that I am finally ready for that responsibility. But before I pull the trigger, I'd like to get some mature and serious input from pilots already there.