Look. If something positive was going to happen at XJT it would have by now. Managements silence (except for lame platitudes and excuses) says it all. SKW is growing and XJT/ASA is not. There are many valid reasons for this, but in case you haven't noticed, the ship has sailed for the traditional regional jet model. Both DAL and UAL are looking to massively replace RJs with mainline equipment. It's already happening. Go read the majors forums on this site. The only regionals that have a future beyond a couple of years are the ones that either have guaranteed flying or are so cheap (mostly due to short longevity of pilots) that it's a deal too good for the majors to turn down. XJT/ASA has neither. It's very expensive and has no guarantees. Management touts quality over cost but mainline has repeatedly demonstrated that doesn't matter to them. Attempts to extend flying have all been short term. ExpressJet is just a place holder until SkyWest, Commutair, and the AAG WOs can hire enough pilots to take over the flying. A couple of years from now, there will only be a handful of regional airlines. ExpressJet won't be one of them. If you live in a domicile and think you can get out before (maybe to an LCC) the doors close, then roll the dice. Maybe use them for an RJ type then take that somewhere else for a hiring bonus and easy training (XJT/ASA has one of the best training departments in the industry). If your plan is to upgrade or even get enough experience to be competitive for a Legacy, you're probably looking in the wrong place. And I know several of the recruiters. Most of them are good people but they are pounding the kool aid and making promises that just aren't true in order to meet goals. Don't expect ATL as a new hire. Expect at least 2 years on reserve with virtually no work rules protecting you. Don't expect to upgrade. 16 year Captains are on reserve. I say all this not to bash the company, but because I think it's only fair for people to have all the information before making a decision. There are many voices here of pilots who went to XJT and quickly realized it wasn't what they were told. And senior pilots who used to be proud lifers are now bailing out to LCCs because they are reading the writing on the wall. Buyer beware.