I wouldn't be suprised if the airline doubles again in the next 5-7 years. The rumor is 900+ by the end of next year. Yes things are starting to slow down now with all of the 80 to airbus transitions bogging down the training dept. over the next couple of years but when the new training center in Orlando comes online there will be enough room for transitions and some growth at the same time. Even if the music stops and you are the bottom FO in PIE for years I would think that would be a better life vs commuting to a senior 18 day off schedule. With the new contractual increased reserve staffing, reserve calls in the slow months are rare. A year from now you would be making 98.56/hr plus profit sharing, leaving the whipsaw of the regional for a very profitable airline that made money through the last 2008 recession. Also, living in Tampa you won't have to worry about getting awarded the wrong aircraft and getting seat locked out for 2 years since PIE has both Airbus and MD80 for the next year.