DiamondJim
Yes we do need everyone to be based out of the Rogers area. We do relocate you and your family (if you have one). To my knowledge, they do a really good job of getting all of you belongings here.
Since you are within an hour and a half, this would probably be something you would have to dicuss with management, for we do have standby days, where you need to report if you are called in wihtin one hour. 100% of our pilots live within 30 miles or so of the airport. Some as far as Fayetteville, and parts of southern Missouri.
It is not necessary to have a resume walked in, but with any job interview, I'm sure it doesn't hurt, but I will let you make up you own mind on it. Kinda nice to have someone pulling for you!!!!!
Hope this helps, and let me know if you need anything else!
Rebajetgirl