I have heard that the pilot group at Commutair is good, but the same can be said of the XJ group. The Dash may be "cooler" than the Saab, but please don't go to the airline based on the type of plane they fly. Go to the place that is easier for you to commute. Anyway, if you came to Mesaba, you would more than likely get the CRJ-900. Overstaffed on the Saabs right now.