Why don't XJT FOs who want to upgrade go to Commutair? Nice bonus and with 1000 hrs you could be a direct entry captain. The junior Commutair CA lineholder in EWR was hired this year, or at least late last year.

If the goal is to get 1000 PIC and then move on to greener pastures, going to Commutair and getting a line would be a heck of a lot better than waiting years to get off reserve in Houston. They also offer 4 hotels a month.