If your goal is to fly for a major/legacy carrier, unless you are a former intern, Captain's kid, or have built 10 Habitat homes, served a mission to the blind in Africa, and studied under Mother Theresa, you're going to need PIC time. Upgrade at XJT (either side) is virtually non existent. In fact, on the CRJ side, they are currently awarding upgrades at 8/mo. but not training them because they need FOs so badly. Captains are being allowed to fly right seat reserve for Captain pay. This special deal was extended by the union until November, and has been building a house of cards all summer. When it ends, downgrades are VERY likely. Upgrade time is currently 9-10 years at our most junior base (13-15 year Captains on reserve). I'm not sure this company will still be in business 5 years from now, much less 10. The regional model is dead, management and the union seem to have no game plan, and the mainline partners are tightening the noose. This is a super senior pilot group, with a good 30% topped out in pay. Payroll that high is unsustainable in today's cost environment. Something's going to have to give. Unless you live in an XJT base and can't/won't move or commute, coming here could be a dead end. I recommend looking at airlines like PSA, Mesa, GoJet, Endeavor, and any other with short upgrade time. The faster you get your PIC and get out, the better. Don't let the haters who regret their choice tell you those are "bottom feeders" and a bad choice. It's all about your career progression, and sometimes you have to take a big risk for great gains.
Good luck to you.