If i was him/her, single, no kids, flexible, I would take E145. But I would want a E175/190/195 type “only” to be more marketable to Jetblue thanks to the new AIP they just signed. Any little advantage helps. Commute on most AA metal sucks! Especially if he has to get LGA anyways.

A lot of mainline pilots /flow through commute to NYC/LGA since it’s the most junior base. So he/she would need to commute anyways on full flights. A move in base at ENY, or at mainline is nice. Many refuse to, and elect to commute.

I’d go bat**** crazy to get with Jetblue or a LLC (Spirit, SW) and say bye to flow if they have a base in my home town & call. Wide-body career is nice (for a few, but it’s not for everyone).

P.s...... Pay comparison, take a look at AA Group 2 rates, it will be lower than JetBlue’s new AIP rates (A320/A321). Something to think about.