Originally Posted by
oldmako
If you want a seniority number at a decent major, go to a regional and start applying to majors the day you finish your initial check out. Fly your ass off and keep the resume flowing out. If you can get a job at a 121 non-sked that flies bigger planes, jump to that.
Caveat... get some PIC at the regional before you jump to non-sked, or make damn sure you can upgrade QUICKLY after you jump. Getting stuck in a slow seniority system with no PIC could marginalize you for years.