All I can tell you is seniority is everything. If you plan to apply later this year then you might as well do it now. If hired you will be class for 2 months, so need for a crashpad. It is paid training and paid lodging during training. You can start your career commuting and relocate later. Yes it will take a little bit of cash to get going but not a great deal. Get your 25 posts on this forum and PM and I will walk your resume in. For your question about JAX and MCO they only connect through MIA, but you can jumpseat on an off line carrier.