Excel,

FWIW, from what I've read here, I think formerdal's advice is good. I think going to a regional with the kind of time you already have would be a big mistake. You could get stuck there for who knows how long! And it might take a really long time even to make Captain. In the meantime, you would literally be earning poverty wages! If you're single, I could MAYBE see taking a gamble like that. But if you've got a family, NO WAY. I would stay with the corporate Captain gig and make sure you do everything you can to market yourself as a polished professional and make yourself known to the majors, including attending job fairs and networking. Be sure to get letters of recommendation from anyone who has experience with you as a pilot. Anyway, just my "2 cents." It's been a long time since I've been engaged in airline career planning/strategy... so take it for what it's worth. Good luck to you!