So, here's the deal: six years ago, I got furloughed from Emery after working there like six months. Prior to that I flew Brasilias and 72's for a few years. The seven two job was with a charter outfit, though, so I don't have all that much time (2600TT, 950 PIC, 1200 ME, ~2000 turbine). Since getting laid off, I have been full time in the guard, sort of flying Blackhawks but mostly flying my desk (except for a year over there). Since getting home I am sick of my desk, and miss flying - so I'm thinking about going back to the commuters. I'm interested in a couple of street captain jobs - especially Big Sky 'cause I live in New England. Colgan, maybe, too.

The question is: am I an idiot? Should I apply to Xjet or the like even though the upgrade is long? I have good ins at UAL and AA, and wouldn't mind Airtran or JB. Big sky would be about a 50% pay cut - so would Xjet first year.

What does everyone think? Thanx.