Hey all, long-time lurker and first time poster here!

I'm a KC native and probably 2-4 years from from 1500 hrs depending on if and how aggressively I approach a career change to becoming a pilot. Still working through ratings...but considering ramping things up...

The wife and I were discussing job options if we were to stay in KC, which came down to the goal of getting on with Airshare or the regional's at Republic to stay home-based. If it helps, I'm 37 and we have 2 kids (9 & 4) with family here, but also not opposed to moving. Currently employed and paid very well, but 100% only staying in the current industry until I can get out.

I've got friends in aviation, including some at Airshare, that have presented challenges/benefits that I may face, especially on the fractional side. However, I have not talked to anyone directly that works at Republic.

The point of this post is because I'm weighing several factors right now on whether I train & build hours casually with the aim for fractional side OR get through training/hours ASAP in hopes to land at a regional sooner so that I better my chances to get to a major/LLC some day. This mean dumping significantly more time/$ in per month.

I went into this thinking I definitely only want to fly charter/fractional, but I've lately been considering the airline route.

The wife was curious what a pilot's life was like based in KC for Republic. Which peaked my curiosity...

Granted, it would be a few years out, but I'm curious was life is currently like at Republic for those based in KC and what, if any, thoughts are on the future of Republic in Kansas City?
Is the experience like other bases or does KC add a twist for any reason?
What are chances and how long could it take to get based in KC?

Any and all feedback is appreciated!!!!