If a super quick upgrade to move onto spirit, jetblue, or any other non-legacy airline is what you're looking for, don't come to envoy. If you want a pathway to American then the two places to look at are PDT and envoy. The problem with PDT is that they are going to be flying an outdated airplane that would be the first on the chopping block in an economic downturn or if oil prices go up.

The 6-year flow is very likely, so if you can put up with 6 years at a regional, then envoy is the place for a new-hire to go.

Personally, if I were new to the industry, I would be ecstatic to put in 6 years at a regional and then move onto the largest airline in the world (and their pay rates) rather then a short regional stint followed by a career at a LCC, ACMI, or foreign airline.