I agree with all the above posts.. Ive been in ORD at SKYW now for a year and a half, and its been a blast the entire time. Avoid Mesa in Chicago like the plague, mostly due to their lack of block or better.. you'll be doing a lot of work for free if you end up there (along with all the other problems that come along with working for Mesa).

the SKYW recommendation should come with a disclaimer though as we are getting pretty well staffed in Chicago now (219 FOs and 158 lines... ala 61 reserves..) so dont expect to become a line holder really soon unless there is some really big announcement over the next few months (let the rumors fly)

It should also be mentioned briefly that Go Jets does have an ORD base now, but if you end up there, I will hate you forever and your career will be over..

as ex-TSA, I actually threw up a little bit by just mentioning that..