Options
Have you given any consideration to Corporate opportunities within the U.S.?
If you're set on a schedule, the airlines would be the place to go. However, if you enjoy diversity in your travels, you may want to give yourself some options. The pay would probably higher as well to start.
Having had several pals, many of whom flew with U.S. Majors for as long as 18 years, made redundant, it seems such a volatile work environment to enter into.
My humble opinion, for what it's worth.