That was the original plan but I’ve been told by more than a few now, including yourself to get out of the regionals as quickly as I can... I’m now starting to rethink that idea. My thoughts were to move up in seniority and have an even better QOL.

One more thing on Envoy... if you get the 175, you aren't getting New York. Most of their classes seem to split 175 and 145, but if you land in an all-175 class, then you're heading to DFW or ORD.

If you want to stay at the regional and never move on.....Republic is the best choice.....

The quality of life at Republic is so much better than Envoy, any miniscule difference in movement (and I'm skeptical of that with how little Envoy guys fly on reserve) shouldn't move the needle at all. They're both essentially a 1000 hour upgrade these days. The only difference is that Republic won't force you to upgrade at 950 hours if you don't feel ready. And that is a completely normal thing to not be ready with that time.

You will be much happier at Republic in NYC, with two (very junior) bases to choose from and two bases to pick up trips from. It's also one area where Republic is definitely not going to go anywhere.

Endeavor you'll get paid marginally more, but sit reserve for a long time and wait equally long to upgrade.

I can't come up with any scenario where anyone would choose Envoy or Endeavor in NYC over Republic unless they absolutely had to go to AA.

(also, people can and do break guarantee on reserve at Republic, especially if you're NYC-based)

What he said, PLUS with minimum trip guarantees, you credit more time when you do pick up trips at Republic than at Envoy....I sent you a PM

This is a no brainer. Unless you are so worried about your resume and interviewing skills that flow is your only chance to move on, Republic hands down. Best QOL, high credit lines, min day, low reserve times (and while on reserve you will get plenty of flying to build your hours), LGA and EWR being Jr bases, low upgrade time, etc.

My only concern with Republic is the 2 hour call out on reserve, I agree with you about everything else. I live about 1 hour and 10 minutes from LGA without any traffic at all. With rush hour traffic it could possibly be just over 2 hours. I know it’s only a couple of months if that but was curious how others have handled a similar situation. Envoy has a 3 hour call out in NYC.

Envoy is the better choice of those you listed. If you’re hired there, you’re already hired at AA. Just don’t screw up, get discipline letters and you flow to AA in 5-6 years. No interview, just go to class.
That is a priceless backup to have while you apply through the front door with the other 14,000 regional pilots applying to mainline jobs.

Envoy, and if your not at a Delta or United first, you flow to AA with 9 years left. Plenty of time to make it worthwhile.

Since the OP stated he wanted to stay at the Regional....Republic is a better choice. It would take him 10 years at Envoy (92.00 as per the rates listed on APC ENVOY PROFILE) to reach the same pay as a year 3 Captain (based on Jan 1, 2020 rates) at Republic. This is for the 145 at Envoy since he wants to be based in NYC.