I think he saying the same as CRUZ. Alaska is a great place to launch to the six remaining airlines worth flying for. This wreckage of a merger has made it obvious for both Airbus and Boeing pilots with 5 years or less at the company that getting out on the hiring trail again is the best move. Financially, Mental Health-wise and Career-wise it is a no-brainer.
Try for the big sixat the same time. If you make it you are golden and if not polish your resume at Alaska and keep updating at the big six.