Originally Posted by Blackhawk

Two things make me laugh about this thread.
1. “Bite the bullet and move from 135 to regional”. I’ve done both. I was even a 135 CP/DO. There may be some 135 operations that are great but most regionals blow away 135 in pay and QOL.
2. “Don’t commute for a regional.” I would say the inverse. Don’t uproot your family for a regional unless it’s easy to do. Such as not owning a house, spouse not working, no kids or kids not in school. Things such as that. Regional bases can close on a whim.
In your case, I’m assuming by “West Texas” you mean ELP. Look at places where you can commute, preferably on your regional metal. IAH, DFW, PHX... others?