Originally Posted by Flyby1206

If you can move to wherever your base is, your quality of life will increase ten-fold.

Check passrider.com to look at what options you will have for commuting. Keep in mind if you commute on AA/AE you will have to pay to ride until you hit 5yrs seniority. It varies by length of route, but plan on around $15 per leg. If AA/AE is your only option for commuting then it can add up very quickly(Commuting to/from DFW might get expensive).

ATR will be your best shot at getting DFW based, or if you ultimately want to transfer back to DFW. ATR has the fastest progression towards better quality of life and holding a line since everyone senior to you wants to transfer out onto the jet after a year or two.

If you have an open mind and enjoy tropical paradises then go for SJU ATR. The flying is absolutely amazing, and will be something to look back on in 30 years with fond memories.

ORD has had a lot of ERJ openings lately, so if you cant get ORD ERJ on day 1, try for NYC ERJ and the transfer shouldnt be too long.

NYC has had a lot of CRJ openings, which is good because youll hold a line quickly since the company didnt let any existing first officers bid for the CRJ slots. Keep in mind though, the only way off the CRJ is by getting displaced, or upgrading to captain, so you might be on the jet for a while. The DFW CRJ base is shrinking, so not likely to transfer back to DFW CRJ.