If you want to fly pax the rest of your life, I'd go to CAL asap. Get that number and start moving up the list. Don't bet on a flow-up to NWA in three years, a lot can change in that time (downturn in the econ., merger, terrists, etc). If you want to get into boxes, build pic time and network. You're young, so sort out your dream job and go for it.