Re: What looks better to Cathay?
The only thing I would caution you about in terms of your next career move is that, in my opinion, the rj boom in the US is coming to a close. DL is having rj's parked. NW is trying to get larger rj's but that is probably to eventually replace the DC-9's. My point with this is that if you get on with an RJ operator right now, you may be stuck in the right seat for a loooong time. CX will interview you without the turbine PIC time, but that's about it. Granted CX is the best opportunity out there, one still does not want to be backed into a corner should that door not open up. I'm not necessarily advocating that you go fly an 1900 for a shady outfit. I'm just trying to point out that the rj fo gig may backfire. That said, after your first year with any quality (I understand that quality is a relative term when discussing US regional airlines) regional, you will be able to feed yourself as an RJ FO for as long as it takes to move up. Good luck and I'll put my soapbox away now.