CAL never required 1000 tpic, just 1000 turbine. I would never recommend staying in a regional. Their future in uncertain and the pay is pathetic! I spent 8 years at one. If you can go to a low cost carrier such as spirit you can still have a good career if you never get a call from a major. That's worst case scenario. Best case is you have to pick between the two and you go to a United or Delta interview with the piece of mind knowing you already have a job that can support a family and provide a nice life. Never pass on a good job in hopes of maybe getting a great job! Fwiw I had no turbine pic when united called me. Good Luck!