Interesting theory...
...but incorrect.
Wexford went to a lot of effort, has spent a considerable amount of time, and spent a lot of money on Shuttle America for it to be a "tax writeoff". Surely there are better, more stable, and easier ways to get tax writeoffs than dealing with yet another airline.
Furthermore, I talked to a fellow I know very well who is a relatively new FO over at CHQ (on the ERJ), and it seems that he is making less than OUR FO's are making... Although that is PER HOUR, and I think they have a higher guarantee. Our pay rate for FO's, for the record, is $22/hr to start, with a 72hr guarantee.
In any case, yes, the Saabs are all former CHQ Saabs, which makes them all A-models.
I think you will see a noticeable amount of growth at Shuttle America in the coming months... Not based upon any concrete information, but it's just a feeling. I think we will remain relatively small, but we will probably expand and I will be happy to be here as it happens.
Curious, though, where Shuttle America placed "an add for flight crews"?