It seems things are a bit different in the states. In the Middle East/Europe 2,000 hours in a turbine aircraft above 20 tons will ensure a safe passage towards the majors. Even in Canada these days, I've been seeing people getting hired by the majors at 2,500 turboprop time (not PIC), it just seems that things are a bit better in the white North; not the pay though
bafanguy,
You had to put an "attention to all student pilots, dangerous post read at your own discretion" sign at the top of your post... discouraging and somewhat unrealistic stuff indeed. 5000 hours turbine PIC, college degree, clean record, and no interview? I'm sure no one will stay and wait so long for an interview if it really was the case... Asia and the Middle East are in constant need for such pilots, the pay is relatively good.