I also wanted to add that the way things are currently if you do get a job offer at a major - chances are you'll be in a pool. The window of "23 year old b737 captains at United" is closed.

If you (hopefully not) do get furloughed again right now classes at Atlas are quite quick. If you have a family to support or want to guarantee your currency then do apply.

Who knows? You might find yourself enjoying freight or passenger or military charter.

And for the record - the story of "17 days on the road" at Atlas are as hyperbolic as the "when Spirit goes up, crime goes down" reputation.

Now there are split lines *seven on, seven off or ten on, ten off) and you can bid to have up to 17 days OFF. Depending on where you live you can even end up spending more of your working days at home!

You can choose to ignore this post but again I personally remember what it's like to be on a sinking ship (so to speak) and wished that someone had told me about other options earlier.

Good luck to you.