Actually they probably look less; the impression I had gotten from speaking with AA recruiters was that my path from PSA to AA was through the flow. It does happen and there are guys who have somehow made a glorious impression (either on paper or in person) but I don't think there are many people would say that you improve your chances of getting hired at American (outside of the flow) by going to a wholly owned.

The other piece is this -- that is true for all of the Major Airlines and their sub carriers. With that knowledge in hand and the fact that American flows a higher percentage than any other; and knowing that the remaining American hiring is going to be even more competitive. If you or anyone asking for my recommendation were to ask my answer is that the AA wholly owned airlines are THE place to be. If you have to chose one airline to limit your chances at chose the one where you are least likely to be hired at. Does that make sense?

The remaining question is where do you live or want to live?