Every company in the GOM is hiring as fast as they can, and none can hire fast enough. Turnover is very, very high. There are lots of foreign pilots, from just about everywhere, and it's becoming somewhat uncommon to hear a southern US voice on the radio. Lots of women, lots of people from everywhere. If you have 1000 hours, a work visa, and a commercial license, you can get hired. The hours may not be mandatory.