It’s one of the more popular spot for AAG employees. With 6 flights a day back and forth from Seattle it’s not that bad. As a pilot you can get a commuter code when listing non-rev to work, and with that being said it makes it less stressful. Long story short, it’s do-able and if you desire to stay in Bend. Try for the 175 and base in Seattle. PDX is also not bad but actually less flights.. I never had an issue getting home after ground training from Portland. I’ve actually noticed more Alaska crew commuting to/from but since it’s Horizon metal you’ll have priority.