When I was working my way out of the CFI level (12 years ago), it was an entirely different ballgame. The progression was CFI (2-3 years & 1500/400), 135 flying (1-2 years & 3000/1500), Option 1 Commuter (3-5 years & 5000/3500) then Major or Option 2 Corporate. Do you guys see something different in the amount of hours between pilots working their way up back then and now.

The parts that is missing right now for most of the guys getting hired nowdays is the experience and the 135 flying. The 135 flying is where you would really do the learning. Usually single pilot and alot of imc. If you lived through that then you earned your experience. Sadly, most of the 135 operators would never touch guys with 500/100 or even 1000/100. so that option has come off the table for most of you.