All of the above do not matter if you don't have a job/furloughed, as in my case. This is the best advice you're going to get; do not choose an airline based on what their status is at the time of the application. Going to Trans States was probably the biggest mistake so far in my flying career and it was all because I got suckered into the prosperity they told us were supposed to have and the 1 year upgrades of 08. As someone mentioned look for airlines that have CONFIRMED new flying and try to get on at the beginning of the wave. At TSA interview they made it seem like they were going to take over the Mesa 50 seat operation in ORD and IAD, a year later, NOTHING. Be patient and chose an airline based on their past and future not present.