Props -
1)
The Colgan crash was a result about two morons....
This comment is clearly inappropriate. Even if you get through the initial screen and get an interview, this type of attitude and choice of expression might end up sinking you. Something to think about.
2) Try thinking outside the box a little to improve your results. An aviation career (like many, many jobs out there) is not purely a matter of "he who accumulates the most time gets the job." Whether an airline hires for personality and attitude or simply puts heavy emphasis on referrals, having a good personality and networking effectively can be huge. There are many ways to go about this, but it might not be a bad idea to buy a book first on how to meet people and make friends. This may sound silly, but I'm being completely serious for Props or anyone else who may have had trouble in this area. Knowing the right person at that regional can get your application pushed past that initial screen you are struggling with so that you can explain your failures in person during an interview and give you the chance to try and sell yourself. Some think this is unfair, and I disagree. Hiring based on sex, race, ethnicity, religion is unfair. Getting a look (while competitive) because you have someone vouch for you is part of life and being successful. Also, being able to network and make friends easily is a component of being a good pilot at most airlines. It improves CRM and allows you to personally interact with your customers.
3) Barring some new disaster, regionals are going to be hiring anyone with a pulse in a year or two from now. Not an excuse to not work hard on getting in now, but maybe a little consolation if things don't work out in the short term.