Kentguy. I agree 100% about 250 hr wonder children! I got hired with 1600 hours, over 1000 of it dual given. The reality is that the sooner you get on a list, the better... And the NPRM is going to allow those who graduate from an Approved Aviation Degree Program ( not business degree and do part 141 flying) to get on 500 hours sooner than those without that education.