At the risk of sounding like an opinion poll (which this isn't), what are the most important factors to consider? Pay, QOL, bases, upgrades, time on reserve, flow-through... everyone is going to prioritize those things differently.

But it seems like growth (and hence new aircraft orders) seem to be among the most important, since they ultimately influence the other factors I listed above. I'm just wondering if there are any absolutes I need to know when choosing a regional I may be at for 5-10 years.

I have ruled out Mesa, Great Lakes, and Horizon already. Any others I should stay clear of?

OK, so I guess it is a bit of an opinion question, but certainly not a ridiculous poll.