Originally Posted by swidd
I'd say 800 is a good basic minimum, preferably with 100h multi and MEI. In N.A. flight instructor hour building is generally considered "the way to go", and regional airliners will recruit such individuals when they need fresh people.
Thank you Swidd

Most (not all) of the people in this forum are quite helpful. I really appreciate you taking the time to answer my primitive flying questions.