I am on the outside, trying to get in so do with this what you will. But, I hear that Pinnacle is still trying to get pilots that meet their 1000/100 published minimums. However, since that has been a struggle lately, they have "soft minimums" that extend somewhat lower, with the approval of the chief pilot. The 250-400 hour guys/gals are from the bridge programs, I think.

I am a new CFI with 700/85 and and a friend who is an FO and is willing to walk my resume in. However, he has also told me that I could just submit my stuff to them blind and likely get a call.