I would go to Skywest which is where I went. You're saying in a "perfect world" but right now YOU get the choice of where you want to go. Don't settle.

Unless they tell you no on your interview....

Also, Skywest isn't competitive on pay because they don't throw around the bonuses. The pay beyond first year with quarterly bonuses and work rules slightly make up for it. You definitely will make more money at other regionals but really spend your time figuring out where you want to WORK, not what you want to get paid. So many grumpy friends around there because they got that huge $10k check I didn't, but they're based in New York, they don't have commutable schedules, their work rules suck....etc. Do your research. Don't fall for recruiter BS and big pay day.