Perhaps you gentleman could wait to see the outcome of contract negotiations at Colgan before taking the plunge (I have a feeling that the Colgan MEC will do a good job), that's also assuming they have some resolution some time this year, but who knows with Pinnacle running the show.

A good friend of mine is out there, and he loves the people he flies with, but hates the money and the QOL. I'm sure OJ and others will chime in here soon enough to answer your questions.