There are many operators who have F/O's who start with 250 hours or so. I've not yet found a bad one. Some need to improve their people skills but to be honest, most are a credit to their training systems. That they are second in command of an aircraft shouldn't worry anyone. What should worry people is why tbe FAA allows airlines to pay their pilots so little that the have to cut corners to live. The 1,500 hour minimum was smoke and mirrors - Something went wrong -> Something was done = That will never happen again.
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