If his first name has 3 letters and he has a fake last name, that's him.

 

I have to agree with a lot that has been said. My suggestion: You said it doesn't matter where you live, so, choose 2 or 3 locations that you would like to live, (commuting sucks, especially if on Reserve). Look at those locations and which airlines have a domicile there. This should help you narrow down your options.

I've heard the AA flows can take 5 years or longer. Unless AA is the only one you are willing to accept an offer from, as good as they are, I would recommend one without a flow. I know individuals who have went to a Major that didn't have a flow after 3 years at a Regional. On the other hand, if you are young enough and have enough years that waiting another 3 - 5 years to go to a Major won't make much difference in the long run, then don't overlook them.

Don't just look at the bonus' and the first year pay. You will be there a few years, so look it as a three year investment. A few offer good bonus' the first year, but by year three their total payout is less than others.

If you read enough of the forums, there are a lot of doom and gloom comments, regarding how terrible this regional is, or that regional, and how they will be going "bye bye" soon. If that is a concern of yours, and I suggest you ignore these comments, then look at those that are growing, adding planes.

 

It's worth noting that flow can be beneficial - even if you don't plan to use it - in the sense that the most senior people leave. It's been my experience that in regionals without flow, your top 20 or 25% of the list tends to stick around.