I do have applications in at many carriers of all shapes and sizes, but I've never been good at networking. The other sticking point I feel is that I only have a two year degree plus some other "baggage". Nothing that is truly awful IF I get a chance to explain it, but having to tick some extra boxes on those applications probably pushes me into the denied pile. PM if you want details, I've aired some dirty laundry elsewhere on here.
Worst case for C5? Company closes in June, putting me out on the street and further behind those already at RAH seniority wise, extending upgrade time further. I don't see this happening. Right now...
Best case for C5: Hang around and upgrade, sit reserve while commuting to third base, IAD or EWR. Hope that next contract brings up more QOL standard and pay.
Worst case RAH: Get hired for Q400 or E170 and stuck at a base I can't get out of to (and that's tough to commute to) to get PIT. Or get PIT, only to have them close it sooner than later and then being stuck at said base. Upgrade stops and stuck in right seat for a longer period of time. Or having to walk a picket line after getting hired...
Best case RAH: Getting E170 and staying in PIT until I choose to leave RAH. More probable: Getting Q400 and staying in PIT until I choose to leave. I'm OK with a turboprop, but if getting pure jet time helps, then that's preferable.
Getting a bachelors degree is something I've wanted to do. But we are debt free save for the house and one car and I don't want to go back into debt for school. The online degree programs offered make it much easier now, but not cheaper.
Thanks to all so far.