Not that long ago 'Joe, you wouldn't even get a look in with a major airline unless you had at least 3-5000 hours and an ATPL. You needed at least 2-3000 hours and said ATPL to get an interview with a decent regional.
Hell, go back far enough and the only way to get into QANTAS was to have a hand full of hours and a daring-do story about shooting down the Kaisers finest over Flanders field. But that was more relevant for the times than 3-5000 in GA is for a regional today.
How much money do you think these kid's parents have?
Probly enough to fly yer plane for free till they get that golden 1500.
Or maybe enough to really get ahead & buy some ICUS time.
