Hello. I was called today for an interview. I have passed up Mesaba interviews twice. Not by choice! (gosh that sucks, i could have been with Mesaba for a year already)

My questions are: 1) I know MSP is a senior base and that SEVERAL pilots are trying to get the opportunity to bid MSP. But can you please tell me which aircraft I would have the "best" opportunity of geting MSP? (My ex-gf is in MSP and she's my ex cus she cant handle me being away).

2) What is reserve life like? Lots of airport standby? How long should I expect to be on RSV on the -900 and the SF3?

3) How many hours to be "eligible" for captain by XJ standards? I am thinking if I am stuck on RSV for a while (not flying) I will probably be restricted by my total flight time and not my seniority? Currently have 1100TT.

Thank you all.